Name: Almost-Famous Breadsticks
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Dough:; 1 package active dry yeast; 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour,plus more for dusting; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,softened; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon fine salt; For the Topping:; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter,melted; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Pinch of dried oregano

Almost-Famous Breadsticks

Tags: Bread Side Dish

Yield: 4

Ingredients

For the Dough:

1 package active dry yeast
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour,plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons unsalted butter,softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fine salt

For the Topping:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter,melted
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of dried oregano

Steps

Make the dough: Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer; sprinkle in the yeast and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, butter, sugar, fine salt and 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water; mix with the paddle attachment until a slightly sticky dough forms, 5 minutes.
Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until very smooth and soft, 3 minutes. Roll into a 2-foot-long log; cut into 16 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. Knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7-inch-long breadstick; arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth; let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.