BEST-EVER BREADSTICKS
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 packages yeast
1/2 cup warm water
6 cups flour, divided use
Butter, melted (for brushing tops)
In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, salt, and butter. Cool to lukewarm.
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Combine milk mixture, yeast, and 1 1/2 cup flour; beat till smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Punch dough down. Pinch off dough, and roll into long strips. Place strips on greased baking sheets 1-inch apart. Brush with melted butter. Cover and let rise 15 minutes.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Makes 24 breadsticks
Source: Country Woman Magazine |