Breadsticks For A Crowd

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Blend well.
2. 2
   In a small saucepan, heat water and oil until very warm (120° to 130°).
3. 3
   Add warm liquid to the flour mixture and blend at low speed.
4. 4
   By hand, stir in additional 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour, until dough pulls cleanly down and away from sides of bowl. Flour surface and knead 1/2 to 1 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic.
5. 5
   Place dough in greased bowl.
6. 6
   Let double in size. Punch down.
7. 7
   Divide in half.
8. 8
   Shape into breadsticks.
9. 9
   Brush with egg whites.
10. 10
    Let rise.
11. 11
    Bake at 400° for 14 minutes.