Parmesan and Garlic Breadsticks

Parmesan and Garlic Breadsticks

Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
• 1/2 cup warm milk (110-115 degrees)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided and melted
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic (McCormick)
• 3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 4 1/2-5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, for sprinkling on tops (to taste)

Directions

• 1 In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until bubbly, about 7-8 minutes.
• 2 Add the milk, sugar, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, 3 tablespoons butter, salt, and 2 cups flour.
• 3 Beat until smooth.
• 4 Stir in 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• 5 Knead with bread hook for 7-8 minutes adding additional flour as needed.
• 6 Turn onto a floured surface and knead about 10-15 times.
• 7 Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
• 8 Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• 9 Punch the dough down and let it rest a couple of minutes.
• 10 For thin bread sticks, divide into 36 pieces.
• 11 (This is very versatile here. You can make them as small or as large as you want. I cut mine into 18 pieces for a larger breadstick).
• 12 Shape each piece into a 6 inch rope.
• 13 Place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
• 14 Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25-35 minutes.
• 15 Melt remaining butter and brush over the dough.
• 16 Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garlic salt.
• 17 Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
• 18 Remove from pans to wire racks.