No Brainer Bread Sticks

Here is the bread sticks recipe that I ALWAYS use. I have decided to share it since I talk about it a lot.

Again, it is super easy.

1 Tbsp yeast

1.5 Cups Warm Water

2 Tbsp Sugar

1.5 tsp Salt

3-4 Cup Flour

-Dissolve yeast in the water. Add sugar and salt and mix. Add flour until a soft dough forms (I usually have to use about 3.5 Cups here). Dough should not be too sicky but not flaky either.

-Lightly dust counter with flour. Dump out dough. Knead for 3 minutes. (I usually use about 1/4 to 1/2 Cup additional flour here)

-Pinch off some dough and shape into a bread stick. (I roll it between my hands like a worm). Place onto a greased cookie sheet.

-Raise for 10-15 minutes and Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

-Melt about 2 Tbsp of butter and brush on top of bread sticks. Sprinkle tops with desired seasoning. (I use Parmesan, Garlic, and a little seasoning salt) Go with your taste. Easy to be experimental and creative here :-)

-Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a nice golden brown.

Enjoy warm or cold!

Note: I melt about 2 Tbsp of butter and spread it in the bottom of the cookie sheet and then place the bread sticks in it. Yes, it is unhealthy, but I think the bread tastes better this way :-) Also, I can never make the same sized or shaped bread stick. I haven't mastered that yet.