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soft breadsticks

Recipe by
Amy H.
Detroit, MI

Fun Fact: The average American consumes, around 53 pounds of bread per year!

yield 8 (2 bread sticks each)
prep time 2 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For soft breadsticks

  • 2 1/2 c
    bread flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    dry, jarred yeast
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    warm water (120 degrees)
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1
    egg yolk
  • 1
    egg white
  • parmesan cheese

How To Make soft breadsticks

  • 1
    In a large mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup of the flour with 2 1/2 tsp. dry yeast, and salt, with a wire whisk.
  • 2
    In another bowl, combine, warm water, olive oil, honey, and egg yolk.
  • 3
    Add to dry mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping the bowls constantly. Increase the speed to high and continue to beat for 3 minutes. Using a spoon, stir in remaining flour.
  • 4
    Turn dough onto a floured surface, and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5-8 minutes.
  • 5
    Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat dough completely. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. (About an hour.)
  • 6
    Punch dough down. Cover with damp cloth and let rest 10 minutes.
  • 7
    Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 8
    Divide dough in half. Divide each portion into 8 pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 6-8 inch rope and place 2 inches apart on baking dish. Cover and let rise 45 minutes more.
  • 9
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • 10
    Beat together egg white and 1 tbsp. water with a wire whisk. Brush over breadsticks and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • 11
    Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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