Black Olive Twists

Name: Black Olive Twists
Yield: Makes 12 soft breadsticks
Ingredients: 1 lb frozen pizza dough, thawed; 2 tablespoons prepared black olive paste (preferably not tapenade); 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; parchment paper

August 20, 2004

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 4 3/4 hr (includes thawing dough)

Cooks' note:

Twists (without egg white and seeds) can be prepared 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before coating with egg white and seeds and baking.

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