Soft Breadsticks

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. active dry yeast
• 1½ cups warm water
• 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1¼ tsp salt
• 4½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp. water
• Coarse salt or margarita salt

Instructions

1. Combine yeast, salt, water, and sugar; stir and let sit 5 minutes.
2. Gradually stir in flour to make smooth dough.
3. Knead on floured surface 8–10 minutes.
4. Divide into 28 pieces and roll into an approximate 8"x1/4" inch sticks.
5. Place on greased baking sheet.
6. Mix egg and water; brush over sticks and sprinkle with salt.
7. Cover and let rise 25 minutes.
8. Bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes until brown.