Small Batch Soft Bread Sticks

 These are very much like Olive Garden bread sticks.   Great with any pasta dish.

SMALL BATCH SOFT BREAD STICKS

(makes 4)

Bread Stick Ingredients:

*2 teaspoons granulated sugar

*1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast

*1/3 cup water

*1 cup bread flour

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon butter, softened

Topping Ingredients:

*2 teaspoons melted butter

*1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

*1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

Bread Sticks Directions:

~Dissolve sugar and yeast in the warm water.

~Let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy on top.

~Combine four and salt into a medium mixing bowl.

~Mix the softened butter into the flour.

~Pour the foamy yeast mixture into the flour mixture.

~Knead the dough for approximately 8 minutes (12 minutes if knead by hand), or until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, and is smooth and elastic. 

~Place the dough into a greased container and cover.

~Allow dough to rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

~Divide Dough into 4 sections.

~Roll dough into a rope about 7-inches long.

~Place on a parchment lines cookie sheet (or spray pan with cooking spray).

~Cover and allow to rise in a draft free area until doubled in size about 1 1/2 hours.

~Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

~Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Topping Directions:

~In a small bowl, whisk melted butter, oregano, and garlic salt together.

~Brush hot bread sticks with melted butter mixture.