Fennel Breadsticks

Name: Fennel Breadsticks
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 3/4 cup canola oil; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 tablespoon water

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon water

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, milk, fennel seed and salt and 3-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch down dough. Let rest for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into fourths.
4

Work with one portion of dough at a time, keeping remaining dough covered with plastic wrap. Cut each portion into 17 pieces; roll each into a 7-in. rope. Place 1 in. apart on greased
5

. Beat egg and water; brush over dough.
6

Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.