Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 ¾ cup water (very warm but not boiling)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus up to 1 cup more as needed)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Optional topping: grated parmesan cheese and dried Italian herbs

Instruction

  • Stir the water, sugar and yeast together in a large mixing bowl and let it activate for 5 minutes before stirring in the olive oil and salt.
  • Add the flour 1 cup at a time, stirring between each addition until you can no longer stir then turn it out onto a well-floured surface.
  • Knead the dough for 6 minutes adding just enough flour to keep it from sticking then form it into a ball. (Don’t add too much flour or the breadsticks will be tough.)
  • Spray a large bowl with non-stick spray and place the dough inside and roll it around to coat.
  • Cover and let it rise for 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 large baking pans with parchment paper.
  • Cut the dough into 14 equal pieces then roll each piece into a ball and gently press as you roll the balls into 7-8-inch-long ropes.
  • Place the ropes onto the prepared baking pans evenly spaced then spray the tops with olive oil spray and cover with a towel.
  • Let them rise again for 15 minutes then bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops turn a light golden color.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds then stir in the garlic salt.
  • Brush the garlic butter onto the breadsticks then sprinkle on the parmesan and Italian herbs if desired and serve hot.