Best Ever Breadsticks

Directions

1. 1
   In saucepan, heat milk, sugar, salt and butter.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
4. 4
   Combine milk mixture, yeast and 1 1/2 cups flour.
5. 5
   Beat until smooth.
6. 6
   Add enough remaining flour to form stiff dough.
7. 7
   Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
8. 8
   Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Punch dough down.
11. 11
    Pinch off golf ball size pieces.
12. 12
    Roll into pencil-size strips.
13. 13
    Place on greased baking sheet 1-inch apart. Cover and let rise 15 minutes.
14. 14
    Combine egg white and water; brush over sticks.
15. 15
    Sprinkle with salt or cheese.
16. 16
    Bake at 400° for 10 minutes.
17. 17
    Yield:
18. 18
    about 18 breadsticks.