breadsticks with parmesan butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 7 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• mix 1 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl; let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. add vegetable oil, egg, salt, 2 cups flour, 7 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup warm water; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. stir in remaining 2 1/2 cups flour until dough is soft.
• turn dough a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top of dough. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 2 to 3 baking sheets.
• punch dough down and turn a floured surface. divide dough into 36 pieces. shape each piece into a 6-inch rope. arrange on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart. cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 25 minutes.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
• beat butter, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder together in a bowl until creamy; serve alongside baked breadsticks.