Easy Breadsticks

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   Slice the baguette in half crossways, and cut away the very last bit of the heel ends.
3. 3
   Take each baguette half and slice in half lengthwise (as if you were going to make a sandwich).
4. 4
   You should now have 4 equal pieces of baguette.
5. 5
   Cut each quarter lengthwise into 3 strips, yielding 12 breadsticks.
6. 6
   Brush with the olive oil and sprinkle evenly with the paprika, salt, and pepper.
7. 7
   Bake until golden, about 7 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve standing upright in a vase or large jar.