Pesto Crescent Rolls or Breadsticks

Using commercially available crescent rolls or breadsticks and the Savory Spice Shop’s Parmesan Pesto Sprinkle, a savory-salty accompaniment to a meal or a salad course is easily created. The pesto blend is made with Romano and Parmesan cheese, garlic, and both California and imported basils.

Pesto Crescent Rolls

Preheat oven to 375 F (For convection-oven, use 350 F.)

Parmesan Pesto Sprinkle used as directed

1 Tube of Crescent rolls

1 egg with beaten with 1 teaspoon of water (Optional egg was)

Open package following package directions. Unroll each triangle, one at a time, placing the triangle flat on parchment paper. Sprinkle one side heavily with pesto, Press the sprinkle into the dough surface. Turn it over, sprinkle top-side heavily with pesto again pressing the sprinkle into the surface. Roll the wide-side the triangle towards its pointy end to form the characteristic “croissant” shape. Place roll on an ungreased baking sheet. Bend the two ends of the roll towards the center to form the crescent shape. Repeat the process for balance of the rolls. Leave space between rolls for expansion.

Egg Washing (optional)

Make an egg wash by whisking an egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl until very smooth. Before baking, lightly brush a little wash on each roll, then sprinkle with more pesto.


 

Bake 11 minutes, then start checking for doness every minute thereafter. They are done when golden brown. The croissants are best served warm.

 

Baked Breadsticks



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pesto Breadsticks

Preheat oven to 375 F (For convection-oven, use 350 F.)

Open package following package directions. Separate dough into individual breadsticks, placing the strips flat on parchment paper. Sprinkle first side heavily with pesto. Pat the sprinkle into the dough surface. Turn it over, sprinkle top-side heavily with pesto again pressing the sprinkle into the surface. Twist 2-3 times and place on an ungreased baking sheet, while pressing the tip of each breadstick to the pan firmly. This prevents untwisting while baking.

Bake at 375° for 9 minutes then start checking for doness every minute thereafter. Bake until golden brown. Serve immediately.

If you are a place without an oven, you can fry the breadsticks in some olive oil. In this case, do not twist them.


Fried Breadstick