Breadsticks

Recipe View In a small bowl, dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons of the sugar and the yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water. Let stand until the yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.

Recipe View In a large bowl, beat together the flour, oil, egg, salt, remaining sugar, and remaining warm water with the yeast mixture until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it forms a soft, manageable dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes.

Recipe View Lightly grease a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and place in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, about 40 minutes.

Recipe View Grease a baking sheet.

Recipe View Punch down the dough to release the air. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 18 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange the breadstick ropes on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 25 minutes.

Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove the cover from the dough. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Recipe View While the breadsticks are baking, whisk together the melted butter and garlic salt in a small bowl. Immediately after removing the breadsticks from the oven, brush each with the garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm. (2 minutes)