QUICK BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375*.
• 2. TO MAKE DOUGH BY HAND: Stir yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar into the warm water, set aside to proof.
• 3. In a medium bowl mix together flour, salt, remaining sugar, and any of the optional ingredients you wish to use.
• 4. To the flour mixture add the proofed yeast mixture and the oil. Stir well. Once dough starts to come together, knead 5 minutes on a floured surface. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• 5. While dough is resting line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 6. Roll dough into a 12x12 inch rectangle. Cut into 1/2 inch strips. Twist each strip slightly and place on baking sheet.
• 7. Let rise for 20 minutes, covered, in a warm place (about 80*).
• 8. Bake approx. 15 minutes, until golden brown. Brush hot breadsticks with melted butter. Serve & enjoy!
• 9. BREAD MACHINE METHOD: Add ingredients to your bread machine in the order prescribed by the manufacturer. Use dough setting. Remove dough after kneading, and before the first rise begins. Go to Step 5.