Black Pepper Sticks - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups flour
    1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) envelope yeast
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 - 1 teaspoon coarsely cracked pepper (depending on taste)
    3/4 cup hot water
    1 tablespoon olive oil (plus additional olive oil for oiling bowl and pans)
Preparation
    Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, salt and pepper in food processor using the steel knife and on/off turns. With machine running pour in 3/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon oil through the feed tube and process until dough clings to slide of workbowl. If the dough is too sticky add extra flour one tablespoon at a time, if too dry add more water one tablespoon at a time until it is right consistency.
    Continue processing dough for 40 seconds until dough is smooth and elastic.
    Knead on floured board for 1 minute.
    Transfer dough to oiled bowl, turning to cover all surfaces. Cover and let dough rise for 30 minutes.
    Preheat oven to 450-degrees F.
    Coast baking sheet with olive oil.
    Roll small pieces (about the size of a walnut) into 10-inch sticks. Arrange on baking sheet, spacing one inch apart.
    Bake for 10-15 minutes or until brown.

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