| Crispy Bread Sticks ~ for the kids or any time. Group 1 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 package active dry yeast 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt Group 2 2/3 cup hot water 2 tbsp vegetable oil Group 3 1 to 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1. Stir together group 1 in a mixing bowl. 2. Blend in group 2. Blend until smooth. 3. Stir in enough flour from group 3 to form a soft dough. 4. Turn onto a floured surface. Continue to work flour until dough is stiff enough to knead. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes), work in as much flour from group 3 as possible. The more of the flour you can work in, the crispier the bread sticks. 5. Cover dough with bowl, let rest about 30 minutes. 6. Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Divide each of the 4 parts into 8 equal pieces (you should have 32 equal pieces. Allow dough to rest about 10 minutes (shaping the sticks will be easier). Roll each piece with your hands into about 10-inch lengths. 7. Place on a greased baking sheet about 1/2-inch apart. Brush with a mixture of 1 egg white and 1 teaspoon water. 8. Bake at 325º F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. 32 bread sticks Variation: Sprinkle lightly with sea salt or sesame seeds prior to baking |
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