Poppy Seed Breadsticks Recipe
Ingredients
| Active dry yeast | 1 | |
| Warm water | 1 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| 3 cups unbleached bread flour, divided | ||
| 2 tablespoons unbleached bread flour | ||
| Vegetable cooking spray | ||
| 1 egg white, lightly beaten | ||
| Poppy seeds | 2 Teaspoon | |
Directions
Combine yeast and warm water in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
Combine yeast mixture, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended.
Add 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
Gradually stir in enough of the remaining 2 cups flour to make a soft dough.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour evenly over work surface.
Turn dough out onto floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 to 10 minutes).
Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down, and divide into 12 equal portions; roll each portion into a 10-inch rope.
Place ropes 1 inch apart on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Brush breadsticks with egg white, and sprinkle evenly with poppy seeds.
Bake at 425° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
Combine yeast mixture, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended.
Add 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
Gradually stir in enough of the remaining 2 cups flour to make a soft dough.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour evenly over work surface.
Turn dough out onto floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 to 10 minutes).
Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down, and divide into 12 equal portions; roll each portion into a 10-inch rope.
Place ropes 1 inch apart on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Brush breadsticks with egg white, and sprinkle evenly with poppy seeds.
Bake at 425° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
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