Naples Breadsticks

Name: Naples Breadsticks
Ingredients: 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 2/3 c. warm water (105~ to 115~); 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. vegetable or olive oil; 2 to 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; vegetable or olive oil; 1 egg white; 1 Tbsp. water; coarse salt or toasted sesame seed

10 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
2/3 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. vegetable or olive oil
2 to 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
vegetable or olive oil
1 egg white
1 Tbsp. water
coarse salt or toasted sesame seed

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl.
2

Stir in sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup oil and 1 cup of the flour.
3

Beat until smooth.
4

Mix in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
5

Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
6

Shape dough into roll, 10 inches long.
7

Cut into 36 equal parts.
8

Roll each part into rope, 8 inches long for thick breadsticks, 10 inches long for thin breadsticks.
9

Place about 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Brush with oil.
10

Cover; let rise in warm place about 20 minutes. Heat oven to 350°.
11

Beat egg white and 1 tablespoon water slightly; brush over breadsticks and sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
12

Yields 3 dozen breadsticks.