Christmas Tree Breadsticks
📜 Collection: Georgia Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Bread Festive and fun Christmas tree-shaped breadsticks made from refrigerated dough, brushed with egg wash, and decorated with seeds. Serve these warm as a delightful holiday appetizer or side.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 15 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Cookie sheets
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 11 oz. | Refrigerated soft breadsticks | 1 can |
| 1 | Egg | Beaten |
| 1 T. | Water | None |
| As needed | Sesame seeds | None |
| As needed | Poppy seeds | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Shaping
- Heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
- Separate 11 oz. can refrigerated soft breadsticks dough into 8 pieces. Unroll each into an 18” rope.
- Cut off 1” of each rope. Zigzag the long bread stick to shape into a tree, and use the 1” piece for the trunk.
Step 2: Baking
- Combine 1 egg and 1 T. water. Brush over trees.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and poppy seeds.
- Bake 14-16 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Best served fresh and warm straight from the oven for optimal texture.
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