Salty Bread Sticks Pretzels
My children have been asking me to bake bread sticks for a while,as if those are any different than regular pretzels.Apparently for some kids shape of their pretzels really matter. So decided to mix and match my pretzel recipe a bit and turn it into bread sticks recipe .The outcome was a bit dry textured bread tasting salty sticks. They loved it,especially when still hot from the oven.
Apparently besides making my life so meaningful, straining my energy, messing and disorganizing entire house within minutes ….and much more , my children also inspire me to come up with different baking ideas once in a while.
Enjoy the recipe & happy baking!
Ingredients
4½ Cups all purpose flour
1 Tbs instant dry yeast (if using active dry,activate before adding)
1¾ Cups warm water
1 Tbs kosher salt
1 Tbs sugar
1 egg yolk ,for egg wash
Coarse salt
Directions
In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients:water ,flour ,yeast ,sugar and salt
Using electric mixer with a hook attachment knead the dough for 5-7 minutes
The dough should be non sticky and elastic
Place the dough into a greased bowl
Cover with a plastic and let it rest until doubled in size, about 50-60 minutes
Transfer the dough onto your work surface (lightly sprayed with oil if needed)
Divide into 16-18 equal portions (you can use kitchen scale or try to eyeball )
Roll each into 12-14” long strips
Place onto a lined baking sheet
Cover again with towel and let it rest another 25-30 minutes
At this point start boiling the water
Preheat oven to 450° F /233 C
Boil each dough strip for 1-2 minutes and place it back onto a lined baking sheet
Egg wash with a pastry brush ,sprinkle with salt
Bake 14 minutes
Remember to switch the pans halfway through baking
