Breadsticks

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1 c of water with sugar
2. 2
   Let stand 5 min
3. 3
   Add rest of ingredients except for butter
4. 4
   Stir and knead
5. 5
   Put in greased bowl and let rise at least 1 hour
6. 6
   punch down and divide in half
7. 7
   roll in to rectangle
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   brush with melted butter
9. 9
   Cut in half then into 8 strips (16 total)
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    Variations
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    Cheesy Bread Sticks: Press buttered side down of breadstick in freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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    Twist bread stick multiple times and lay out on parchment lined cookie sheets.
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    (I do about 8 to a pan-parchment necessary so the cheese wont stick to the pan).
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    Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until double in bulk and then bake.
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    After baking, brush with remaining melted garlic butter.
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    Garlic Butter Bread Sticks: Twist bread sticks that have already been spread with garlic butter mixture.
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    Place on greased baking sheet and let rise 30 minutes.
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    After baking, brush again with melted garlic butter.
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    Herb & Cheese Breadsticks: Use plain melted butter to spread on dough, then sprinkle bread sticks with Parmesan cheese and Salad Supreme.
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    Place on sprayed baking sheets and let rise 30 minutes before baking.
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    Brush again with remaining melted butter after baking.