Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Method

  • Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add cheese and sour cream, beating until blended.
  • Combine flour and Italian seasoning. Gradually add to butter mixture; beat at low speed until blended. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times. Divide dough in half. Roll half of dough into a 12- x 6-inch rectangle. Cut into 6- x 1/2-inch strips. Stir together egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water; brush over breadsticks. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Twist strips, and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough, egg wash, and sesame seeds.
  • Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden. Freeze up to 3 months, if desired.