Italian Bread Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 2/3 cup warm water; add salt, sugar and shortening.
2. 2
   Beat in 1 cup flour until smooth.
3. 3
   Knead in remaining flour for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Shape into 20 (6-inch) pencil lengths.
5. 5
   Place on greased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Beat egg and remaining water together.
7. 7
   Brush on sticks.
8. 8
   Let rise for 1 hour.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 minutes at 370°.
10. 10
    Yields 20.