Ingredients:
1 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
2 tablespoons honey
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
For topping:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions:
1. Activate the Yeast:
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water and honey. Stir to dissolve.
Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5–10 minutes, until it becomes foamy. If it doesn’t foam, the yeast might be inactive—try again with fresh yeast.
2. Make the Dough:
Add flour, salt, and softened butter to the yeast mixture.
Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a rough dough forms.
Knead for about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes with a stand mixer, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
3. First Rise:
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
4. Shape the Breadsticks:
Punch down the dough and divide it into 10–12 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a rope about 7 inches long.
Place them on a parchment-lined or lightly greased baking sheet, spacing them a bit apart.
5. Second Rise:
Cover the shaped breadsticks with a towel and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
6. Bake:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake breadsticks for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
7. Add Garlic Butter Topping:
While the breadsticks bake, melt the butter and mix in garlic powder and salt.
Brush the garlic butter over the breadsticks immediately after they come out of the oven.
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