TSR Version of Applebee's Pizza Sticks by Todd Wilbur

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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

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   Prepare the dipping sauce by combining all the marinara ingredients in a small, uncovered saucepan and bringing the mixture to a boil.

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   Reduce heat, cover and simmer the sauce for 1/2 hour.

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   (The sauce can be made ahead and kept, refrigerated for several days.)

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   Prepare the pizza sticks by first proofing the dough.

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   Unroll the dough onto the cutting board and straighten the edges.

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   It should form a rectangle that is longer from left to right than top to bottom.

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   With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice through the middle of the dough lengthwise.

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   This will divide the rectangle into two thinner rectangles that will measure 4 to 5 inches from top to bottom.

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    Slice the dough from top to bottom into 1 1/2-inch-wide pieces.

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    You should have somewhere between 20 and 24 dough slices.

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    Place the slices onto a greased cookie sheet about 1/2 inch apart and bake for 3 minutes.

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    You may have to use more than one cookie sheet.

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    This will proof the dough so that it becomes stiff.

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    Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to 350 degrees F.

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    Oil should be at least 1/2 inch deep if using stovetop pan.

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    You will want to use more oil with a deep fryer.

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    Fry pizza sticks 5 to 6 at a time for about 1 minute per side or until they are a dark golden brown.

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    Remove them from the oil onto a cloth or paper towel to drain.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.