*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Breadsticks (Plain Or Seeded)

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Serving Size  : 32   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     2/3   c            Warm (110 F.) water
     1/2   ts           Sugar
   1       pk           Dry yeast
   1       t            Salt
   2       tb           Olive oil
   2       c            A/P flour, or as needed
                        -----OPTIONAL-----
   4       ts           Fennel or caraway seeds OR>>
   2       tb           Poppy seeds

  Combine the water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl and let work
  until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  
  In the large bowl of electric mixer, combine yeast mixture, salt,
  oil, and 1 1/4 c flour. Beat 4 to 5 minutes on medium speed.  If
  using electric mixer, change to dough hook and on low speed,
  continue to add remainder of flour as needed to make medium stiff
  dough.  Increase speed to medium and continue to mix until dough
  cleans bowl completely.  Turn into greased bowl and flip so that
  greased side is up.  Cover bowl with plastic, and let rise till
  doubled in bulk.
  
  When proof is complete, punch dough down and knead in seeds if
  desired. Cover in bowl with plastic and let rest for 10 to 15
  minutes.  Turn out onto lightly floured working surface and divide
  into 32 pieces and lay plastic over.  Roll one at a time to form
  rope about 7 or 8" long (they'll be very thin).  Place on lightly
  greased baking sheets and proof once more until doubled.  Preheat
  oven to 325 F.
  
  Bake on shelf in center of oven until sticks are nicely browned all
  over. After 5 minutes, and without removing from oven, spray with
  water using trigger type sprayer OR place ice cubes in bottom of
  oven.  Repeat after 5 more minutes, then complete baking.  Cool on
  racks, store airtight. Will keep for weeks.
 


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