Breadsticks

3/4c warm water
1T sugar
1T yeast
2c flour
1t italian seasoning, optional
1/2t salt
butter

Mix first three ingredients together and let sit for 5 minutes.

Combine flour, seasoning (if using), and salt.

Add yeast mixture to flour and knead for a few minutes until well mixed.

Cut dough into several pieces and roll into long ropes.

Bake at 400 for 12 minutes or until a nice golden brown.

Remove from oven and immediately baste with butter.


Variation: Pretzels

To make pretzels, eliminate seasoning and salt.

Twist ropes into pretzels and bake.

After basting, immediately roll in rock salt.