Soft Breadsticks

My wise and all-knowing daughter April made the most amazing bread sticks the other day…almost exactly like the ones that are famous around these parts. They were incredible. So, I begged and pleaded and she finally, finally said I could share the recipe…but only here.

So baby…

…you’re getting the exclusive.

Directions:

2-1/2 cups warm water

2 Tablespoon yeast

1 Tablespoon sugar

Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let sit.

Pour into mixing bowl and then add the following:

2 Tablespoons butter

1 Tablespoon salt

3-4 cups flour

Using dough hook attachment, beat until smooth. Add enough flour to make a stiff dough. Knead in machine 2-5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place in greased bowl then turn to grease the top.

Cover with a damp cloth and let rise 45 min. to 1 hour…

…until double in size.

Punch down and divide in half.

Roll out on floured surface and cut into strips for small bread sticks.

Or divide into 10-12 pieces for large bread sticks or rolls.

Combine 1 beaten egg with 1 T milk.

Brush on breadstick and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Or, dip in melted butter and roll in…

…Parmesan cheese with garlic herb seasoning.

Then let rise.

Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes until slightly brown.

Remove and cool on wire rack.

Now go–impress your friends.

You’ll be famous!