Garlic-Herb Breadsticks

Name: Garlic-Herb Breadsticks
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 breadsticks
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 garlic clove, minced; thyme or oregano, for sprinkling

Submitted by Sheila36

"From Food Network. Inspired by BreadstiX from Glee."

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 12 breadsticks

ingredients

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
2 ¹⁄₄ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 garlic clove, minced
thyme or oregano, for sprinkling

directions

Put 3/4 cup warm water in a food processor.
Sprinkle the yeast on top and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
Add the sugar and 1 teaspoon salt and pulse until dissolved. Add the flour, olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter and pulse until the dough forms a ball, about 1 minute. continue to process with the motor running until smooth, about 2 more minutes.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; brush with olive oil. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Divide into 12 pieces, then roll each piece into a 12-16 inch rope. Arrange the ropes 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, rolling them to coat with the oil. Cover each baking sheet with a damp cloth and set aside in a warm place until the breadsticks double in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat the over to 400 degrees. Put the remaining 3 Tablespoons butter and the garlic in a microwave safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 1 minute. Brush the breadsticks with the garlic butter; sprinkle with the herbs and salt. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.