Garlic Breadsticks

These little tasties pair well with pasta (which is what we ate them with tonight!). Enjoy!

Garlic Breadsticks

• 1 cup warm water
• 1/2 tbsp dry active yeast
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 2-2 1/3 cup ap flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tsp garlic salt (yikes, I know.....but it was worth it this one time!)
• 1/2 tbsp dried basil

1. In a large bowl, whisk together warm water (bath temp warm), yeast and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes (if yeast is active, the mixture will be creamy/foamy).
2. Carefully add 1 cup flour and begin to mix. Stir/knead in the rest of the ingredients. Knead with hands or dough hook for 5-7 minutes, until smooth, but slightly tacky.
3. Form dough into a ball and lightly oil. Place in microwave for proofing (see tip from bread recipe) for 1 hour, or until double in size.
4. Pour dough onto floured surface and gently form into a rectangle. Cut rectangle into 12 "sticks". Place sticks on lightly greased cookie sheet and proof uncovered in microwave for 30-45 minutes. With 20 minutes left, pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
5. Bake in pre-heated oven for 12-15 minutes (until just starting to brown).
6. Brush with butter immediately after removing from oven. Sprinkle with parm cheese if you'd like. Serve warm and Enjoy!