Shelly's Recipe

BASIL CHEESE PULL-APART BREADSTICKS

Category: Bread

1 lb round loaf sour dough bread, unsliced
1/2 cup butter
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Slice bread into 1/2 inch slices, cutting to bottom of loaf but not through it. Turn bread one quarter turn, then slice bread again into 1 1/2 inch slices, cutting to but not through bottom of loaf, forming breadsticks that are attached to the buttom crust. (The loaf should look like the bloomin’ onion appetizer.) Carefully place the loaf on a sheet of foil. Melt butter, and stir in basil and garlic. Drizzle mixture between breadsticks and over top of loaf, then sprinkle with cheese. Wrap securely with double fold and seal. Place bread on grill 4-6 inch from medium coals. Heat 15-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is hot, turning and moving loaf frequently to prevent burning. To serve, pull apart breadsticks. Makes 24 breadsticks.