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Bread Sticks Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

Bread sticks are a type of bread that is typically long and thin, and often has a crispy texture.

 2 1/2 c FLOUR
 1 tb SUGAR
 1 pk YEAST
 1 ts SALT
 ¾ c MILK
 1 x EGG WHITE (OPTIONAL)
 2 tb SHORTENING
 1 tb WATER (OPTIONAL)
1

IN A SMALL BOWL COMBINE 3/4 CUP FLOUR AND THE YEAST.

2

IN A SAUCE PAN HEATMILK, SHORTENING, SUGAR AND SALT TO 115 F.

3

ADD TO FLOUR MIXTURE.

4

BEAT ATLOW SPEED FOR 1/2 MINUTE.

5

BEAT AT HIGH SPEED FOR 3 MINUTES.

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STIR IN ASMUCH FLOUR AS YOU CAN BY HAND.

7

TURN OUT ONTO LFOURED TABLE AND KNEADADDING FLOUR TILL DOUGH IS SMOOTH AND STIFF.

8

SHAPE INTO BALL AND PLACE INGREASED BOWL.

9

COVER AND LET RISE TILL DOUBLED.

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(ABOUT 60 MINUTES).

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PUNCHDOWN; TURN OUT ONTO FLOURED SURFACE.

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DIVIDE DOUGH INTO 4 EQUAL PARTS.

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COVER AND LET REST FOR 10 MINUTES.

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DIVIDE EACH PIECE INTO 6 PORTIONS.

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ROLLEACH INTO A ROPE 8 LONG.

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PLACE ON GREASED BAKING SHEET AND COVER AND LETRISE TILL DOUBLED.

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BAKE AT 350 DEG F.

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FOR 20 MINUTES OR UNTIL GOLDEN INCOLOR.

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NOTE: IF DESIRED BRUSH WITH EGG WHITE AND WATER MIXTURE ANDSPRINKLE WITH POPPY SEEDS.

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NOTE: FOR DRIER STICKS BAKE AT 375 F.

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FOR 10 MINUTES THEN REDUCE OVEN TO FOR ADDED FLAVOR: PREPARE AS ABOVE EXCEPT ADD 3/4 GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE.

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BARBECUE STICKS: DECREASE MILK TO 2/3 CUP.

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ADD 2 TABLESPOONS BARBECUE SAUCE.