Grissini With Prosciutto Recipes

GRISSINI WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Spread some butter over 4 inches of 1 end of each breadstick. Spread Parmesan cheese on plate. Roll buttered end of each breadstick in cheese to coat lightly. Place 1 slice prosciutto on work surface; arrange 3 arugula leaves atop prosciutto, then place cheese-covered end of breadstick atop arugula and roll up prosciutto around breadstick, enclosing arugula. Repeat procedure with remaining breadsticks. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Place breadsticks in tall glass, prosciutto ends up. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.) Tuck 2 arugula leaves into prosciutto end of each breadstick and serve.

MESCLUN WITH PROSCIUTTO GRISSINI

Steps:

• Wrap each grissini in a piece of prosciutto, on a slight diagonal to cover as much of the breadstick as possible. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix the shallot, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper together. Gradually whisk in the oil in a slow stream. Place the mesclun greens and fennel in a large bowl and toss evenly with the dressing. Distribute among 4 serving plates and sprinkle with pine nuts.
• Take 2 prepared grissini and place them on top of each salad forming an "x". Serve immediately.
• Cook's Note: Grissini are pencil-thin breadsticks that can found at specialty and Italian food markets.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED GRISSINI

Steps:

• Wrap a slice of prosciutto around upper portion of each breadstick at an angle, slightly overlapping.

GRISSINI WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Wrap 1 piece of prosciutto around each breadstick and arrange on a serving platter.

PROSCIUTTO-PARMESAN GRISSINI (PUFF PASTRY BREADSTICKS)

Steps:

• Thaw frozen puff pastry by bringing to room temperature, covered in plastic wrap, for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Sprinkle a large cutting surface with flour. Place puff pastry sheet on top of prepared surface and carefully unfold, making a 9-10 inch square. Brush with beaten egg. Top with cheese and press into the pastry dough. Cut the square into 16 strips Place strips 1/2 inch apart and bake for 10 minutes, grissini should be lightly golden. Cool for 15 minutes.
• Cut each slice of prosciutto into four thin strips and wrap one diagonally around each breadstick. Serve immediately.
• FREEZING: Grissini can be frozen after the 15-minute cooling period. When ready to serve bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes if frozen and 2-3 minutes if thawed.