Recently, there was a merging of two families, expanding my household from two to four children.  At the initial meeting of the four children, I decided a little cooking might be a good ice breaker for the girls.  Plus, a fun snack in the middle of the afternoon would work for all six of us.

I wanted to make something that would require very little grown-up interference.  I also wanted the recipe to allow for multiple hands assisting in the process.  Breadsticks seemed to be the obvious choice.  Rolling out the dough is shared easily, as it takes a bit of kid power to get it to the correct thickness.  Plus, with multiple toppings, each child could be responsible for one. 

As I hoped, the kitchen work went well.  Our two girls, plus a friend, had fun preparing a midafternoon munchy.  The entire family enjoyed the treat, and our first day as a family of six was a terrific success.  

Mary Kate’s Breadsticks

1 lb. pizza dough*

olive oil

garlic powder

fresh parmesan cheese, grated

marinara sauce 

Preheat oven to 400.  Divide ball of dough into 2 pieces.  On floured surface, roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness.  Brush a thin layer of olive oil onto dough.  Sprinkle dough with garlic powder and parmesan cheese to desired amount of flavor.  Using a pizza wheel, cut dough into strips, approximately 6 inches by 3/4 inch.  Place on ungreased baking sheet.  Bake for 10 - 15 minutes. 

While first batch of breadsticks is baking, repeat directions with the second half of dough.

Serve immediately with warmed marinara for dipping.

*Homemade pizza dough can be used.

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