Almost-Famous Breadsticks
Perfect breadsticks to go with any meal.
Yield: 16 breadsticksPrep Time:
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Ingredients:
| 1 package | active dry yeast |
| 4 1/4 cups | all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting |
| 2 tablespoons | unsalted butter,softened |
| 2 tablespoons | sugar |
| 1 tablespoon | fine salt |
| 3 tablespoons | unsalted butter, melted |
| 1/2 teaspoon | kosher salt |
| 1/8 to 1/4 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| pinch of dried oregano | |
Directions:
Directions
Make the dough: Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer; sprinkle in the yeast and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, butter, sugar, fine salt and 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water; mix with the paddle attachment until a slightly sticky dough forms, 5 minutes.
Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until very smooth and soft, 3 minutes. Roll into a 2-foot-long log; cut into 16 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. Knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7-inch-long breadstick; arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth; let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Make the topping: Brush the breadsticks with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bake until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with the garlic powder and oregano. Brush the warm breadsticks with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with the flavored salt.
Source: foodnetwork.com
