WW Dried Tomato Olive & Sesame Seed Bread Sticks

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The WW Dried Tomato Olive & Sesame Seed Bread Sticks are comforting. We made them with whole-wheat flour, instant yeast, all-purpose flour, water, olive oil, tomatoes, olives, sesame seeds, and seasoning. They contain 2 grams of fiber and 75 calories per serving. These breadsticks become ready to serve in just one hour and ten minutes. Store these WW Dried Tomato Olive & Sesame Seed Bread Sticks for five days in the refrigerator. You may serve them with lentil soup, classic hummus, Greek salad, minestrone soup, baked white fish, cherry tomatoes, or roasted red pepper strips.

STATS:

  • Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Course: Snack Resting time: 30 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Serving: 12 breadsticks
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Calories: 75 kcal
  • Serving size: 1 bread stick
  • Cooking time: 20 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Kitchen scale
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Baking paper
  • Wooden spoon
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking tray
  • Pastry brush
  • Wire cooling rack

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • Half cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • Half tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Half cup warm water
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Quarter cup chopped pitted black olives
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Quarter tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp water
  • Quarter cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

INGREDIENT NOTES:

WHOLE-WHEAT FLOUR:

  • We use whole-wheat flour to include hearty taste in the breadsticks. Also, it makes this snack satisfying and povides better results. Utilize all-purpose flour as a substitute if required.

INSTANT YEAST:

  • Yeast helps the dough to raise and provides lighter texture to the snack. You may utilize the active dry yeast after mixing with the water as another idea.

SUN-DRIED TOMATOES:

  • These tomatoes includes rich taste and tanginess in the breadsticks. Tomatoes provides color and make the recipe flavorful. You may replace them with chopped roasted red pepper instead.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

  • It helps the dough to bind well and make the shape easily. You may use bread flour as a substitute.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, mix whole-wheat flour, salt, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, instant yeast, and dried oregano in a large bowl.
  2. Include warm water and olive oil to make the rough dough, then put it on the floured surface.
  3. Knead the dough for 7 minutes, then gently include chopped tomatoes, olives, and sesame seeds.
  4. Spread the ingredients evenly and put the dough in the greased bowl, then cover it.
  5. Warm the oven to 375°F and cover the tray with baking paper, then make 12 portions of the dough.
  6. Roll the portions into thin sticks about 8 inches long and put them on the tray with some space between them.
  7. Brush the sticks lightly with water and bake them for 20 minutes.
  8. Lastly, cool the breadsticks on the wire rack properly and serve them.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SOUPS:

  • Tomato and Basil Soup
  • Vegetable Soup
  • Minestrone Soup
  • Roasted Red Pepper Soup
  • Light Lentil Soup

SALADS:

  • Greek Salad
  • Cucumber and Tomato Salad
  • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
  • Spinach and Tomato Salad
  • Lemon Herb Green Salad

DIPS AND SPREADS:

  • Classic Hummus
  • Tzatziki
  • Low-Fat Garlic Yogurt Dip
  • White Bean Dip

MAIN:

  • Grilled Lemon Chicken
  • Baked White Fish
  • Vegetable Frittata
  • Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl
  • Grilled Vegetable Platter

SNACKS AND APPETIZERS:

  • Vegetable Sticks
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Cucumber Slices
  • Reduced-Fat Cheese Cubes
  • Roasted Red Pepper Strips

TIPS:

  • You should steer clear of adding too much flour, otherwise the breadsticks will turn out dry.
  • Finely chop the tomato and olives so you can roll the dough easily and neatly.
  • Roll the breadsticks evenly so they have the same thickness, which gives better results at the same time.
  • Let this snack cool for a few minutes, then store them for later use.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Include these bread sticks in a closed box and store for 5 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the cooled sticks for two months in the container.

FAQs:

Is it possible to leave the yeast out of this recipe?

  • Yes, you can leave out the yeast, but the texture will be different.

Will fresh tomatoes work just as well in place of sun-dried tomatoes?

  • Yes, you can add them once you have removed the excess water and seeds.

What’s the best way to get these sticks extra crispy?

  • You can roll the dough into uniform sticks and then bake them for a crispier result.

Is it possible to make this snack ahead of time?

  • Yes, you can cover the dough and keep it in the refrigerator for a day, then shape it before baking.

What is it that makes the breadsticks soft?

  • Breadsticks that are too thick, or that aren’t baked properly, turn out soft.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 75 kcal

Net carbs: 10 g

Iron: 0.8 mg

Total carbs: 12 g

Vitamin A: 100 IU

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 20 mg

Protein: 2.5 g

Sodium: 150 mg

Potassium: 85 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 3 Points