Poppy Seed Breadsticks

Name: Poppy Seed Breadsticks
Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast; 1 1/3 cups warm water (105° to 115°); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups unbleached bread flour, divided; 2 tablespoons unbleached bread flour; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water (105° to 115°)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups unbleached bread flour, divided
2 tablespoons unbleached bread flour
Vegetable cooking spray
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

1

Combine yeast and warm water in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes. Combine yeast mixture, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended. Add 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Gradually stir in enough of the remaining 2 cups flour to make a soft dough.
2

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour evenly over work surface. Turn dough out onto floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 to 10 minutes). Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
3

Punch dough down, and divide into 12 equal portions; roll each portion into a 10-inch rope. Place ropes 1 inch apart on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush breadsticks with egg white, and sprinkle evenly with poppy seeds. Bake at 425° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Remove from baking sheet, and let cool on a wire rack.