Name: Vegan Pesto Parmesan Breadsticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 12 (breadsticks)
Ingredients: 1 packet active dry yeast ((1 packet yields ~2 1/4 tsp) ); 1 Tbsp cane sugar ((or granulated – you could also sub maple syrup, or honey if not vegan)); 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp sea salt; 2 1/2-3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour or whole-wheat pastry flour ((I use a mix of the two)); 3 Tbsp vegan-friendly basil pesto ((my recipe below)); 3-4 Tbsp vegan parmesan cheese; 2 cups fresh basil ((tightly packed // rinsed and thoroughly dried) ); 1/3 cup raw walnuts or pine nuts; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 large cloves garlic ((chopped)); 1 healthy pinch (~1/4 tsp) each sea salt and black pepper; 3 Tbsp vegan parmesan cheese ((or sub 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast, or omit)); 1 Tbsp lemon juice