from my sister Shanna
These take hardly any time to make and use your kitchen aid, so super easy. And you don't even have to let them rise if you don't have time to. I like to make a double batch so we can have them for a couple days or freeze half for later.
Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 min.
1 1/2 Cups warm water
1 Tablespoon Yeast
2 Tablespoons Sugar
2 teaspoons Salt
3 1/2 to 4 Cups Flour
Add yeast to warm water and allow to proof (increase in size). Then add in sugar, salt, and 3 1/2 cups of flour. (All in kitchen aid bowl) Use your dough hook and mix completely. If the dough clings to the hook and cleans the sides of the bowl you have enough flour. If not, add a little bit more, allowing it to mix well before you decide you need any more. If your dough is not clinging to the hook and cleaning the sides of the mixing bowl it will be too sticky to work with. Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick. Cut with pizza cutter into strips. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake for 10 - 12 mins. at 400 degrees.
Optional ideas:
*After putting on cookie sheet, let bread sticks raise for 1/2 hour
*Dip each stick in butter before placing on cookie sheet
*Twist each stick a couple times or tie in a knot like a pretzel
*Brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garlic salt
