Bread Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in warm water; add sugar, salt and shortening. Add flour, kneading well.
2. 2
   Let rise until doubled in bulk.
3. 3
   Flatten out on a floured bread board; cut into strips about 1/2 x 4 inches. Twist a couple of times to form bread sticks.
4. 4
   Arrange on a cookie sheet to bake at 400° for 15 minutes; may be coated with egg-milk mixture, then sprinkled with poppy or sesame seed.