I love when my daughters take their turns cooking. They aren’t afraid to try new recipes. My oldest made these to go along with Chicken Rice Soup. The aroma was heavenly!

Soft Onion Breadsticks (from Taste of Home)
* 3/4 cup chopped onion
* 1 tablespoon canola oil
* 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
* 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
* 1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
* 1/4 cup butter, softened
* 2 eggs
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
* 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons cold water
* 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
* 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

* In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender; cool. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, 1 egg, sugar, salt, and 1 cup flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in onion and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
* Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
* Punch dough down. Let stand for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 32 pieces. Shape each piece into an 8-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
* Beat cold water and remaining egg; brush over breadsticks. Sprinkle half with sesame seeds and half with poppy seeds. Bake at 350° for 16-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen.

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