Bread Sticks

1 pkg yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)
1 cup warm water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
1/4 cup oil
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1/2 cup dry Parmesan cheese

• Dissolve the yeast in the water.
• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and brown sugar.
• Add the yeast and water and the oil.
• Stir till combined and then knead till soft and pliable.
• Flour the bowl return the dough to it, and cover with a towel to let rise for an hour.
• Butter a large cookie sheet/baking pan (one with sides is best).
• Roll the dough out so that it fills the pan.
• Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough in half lengthwise once and crosswise about 11 times - this will make about 24 sticks.
• Cover the dough with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes to one hour.
• Bake the breadsticks in a 375 degree F oven for about 12 minutes.
• Combine the melted butter and garlic and pour or brush it over the hot bread.
• Sprinkle liberally with Parmesan cheese

I adapted this recipe from one Sarah over at Clover Lane posted HERE.  They are fabulous and extra wonderful dipped in marinara sauce - even the cheapo, generic, grocery store kind!

Mike and I also enjoyed them on the night I made Eggplant Parmesan.  You can find that recipe HERE.

You could also omit the garlic and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle the breadsticks with some cinnamon-sugar mixture for a sweet treat!