INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese , freshly grated
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450°.
  2. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, cheese, baking powder, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. Add 5 tablespoons water and oil; stir until dough forms. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
  4. Divide dough into 10 - 12 equal portions, shaping each portion into an 8-inch rope. Place ropes on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  5. Bake at 450° for 10 - 15 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Remove from oven; cool on a wire rack.