You Had Me At Bread Sticks
Having fresh bread on the table makes every meal seem special, whether you are serving soup or salad. When I hosted a lunch for a larger group, I decided to make these breadsticks. The theme was “garden party,” so I went to the local Home Depot and purchased several clay pots. I set the breadsticks in the clay pot and put several pots down the long tables. It was fun to have part of my dinner serve as decoration too.
Here is what our friend Georgia from The Comfort Of Cooking has to say about these tantalizing bread sticks.
“The scent and satisfying chew of these soft, buttery breadsticks doesn’t disappoint. They are so very delicious and perfect served on the side of soups, stews, salads and any meal that calls for something a little hearty on the side. Or something to mop up some extra sauce!
INGREDIENTS:
For the dough:
1 cup + 2 Tablespoons warm water
1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 Tablespoons Domino granulated sugar
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 3/4 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
3 cups Gold Medal bread flour
For brushing:
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Italian seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS:
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine all ingredients for dough except flour. On low speed, gradually add flour. Increase speed to medium and knead dough for 7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
Remove dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a dry towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
Divide dough into 12 portions. Roll each piece of dough into a 7-inch log. Place dough logs on a nonstick baking mat or parchment-lined baking sheets, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Meanwhile, combine butter, salt and garlic powder in a small bowl. Remove breadsticks from oven and immediately brush with butter mixture. Serve warm.
Quick Tip: Store leftover bread in air tight container or Zip-Lock bag..if there is any left!