Breadsticks

This is my mom's breadstick recipe. They are great additions to the soups from yesterday or any other foods that might require dipping. Again it can be changed by adding different  spices.

Breadsticks

Donna Tolman

1 c. hot water                                6 T. shortening

2 T. yeast                                      1 egg

3 1/2 c. flour                                  1 t. salt

Dissolves yeast in hot water. Add remaining ingredients.Add the flour in 1/2 c. at a time, you may not need the whole 3 1/2 c. Dough should pull away from the sides of bowl. Knead for 6 minutes. Roll out and cut into strips. Twist and place on lightly buttered cookie sheet. Brush with melted butter or margarine and sprinkle with garlic salt, Salad Supreme, or Parmesan cheese. Let rise until double. Bake at 425 for 12 min.

I like to add a little sugar to the hot water and yeast to help it "grow". Be sure that the water is very warm but not to hot or you will kill the yeast. My mom also taught me to add the salt with the last cup of flour so it will not kill the yeast. I use a bosch and absolutely love it, it makes the work so much easier.

Enjoy!