Crusty Breadsticks

Name: Crusty Breadsticks
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1 c. warm water; 3 c. flour; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1 egg white, slightly beaten; 1 Tbsp. water; coarse salt

9 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. warm water
3 c. flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. water
coarse salt

Directions

1

In small bowl, soften yeast in water for 5 minutes.
2

Combine flour, sugar and salt.
3

Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until very fine.
4

Add softened yeast; mix until dough is formed.
5

Cover; let dough rest in bowl for 20 minutes.
6

Cut off pieces slightly smaller than golf balls.
7

Roll 10 to 12 inches long.
8

Place on greased baking sheet.
9

Let rise, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
10

Brush with wash made of egg white combined with water. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
11

Bake in a 425° oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
12

Makes 2 1/2 dozen.