Breadsticks

From the Kitchen of: Jana Cronin

1 Tablespoon yeast

1 Cup hot water

½ Tablespoon sugar

1 Teaspoon salt

2 Cups flour

3 Tablespoons butter or margarine

2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1 Tablespoon Johnny’s Garlic Spread

Combine yeast and hot water in a medium bowl with a fork until yeast is dissolved. Add sugar and stir for 1 minute. Add salt and then add flour 1 cup at a time (you can continue to use the fork to mix until dough gets really thick, then knead with hand until well mixed). Cover bowl and place in a warm place to rise for approximately 30 minutes.

Next, melt butter in the microwave for approximately 10 seconds (butter should still be a little thick). Add cheese and garlic spread to butter and pour onto a large plate.

Roll the dough into approximately 8 inch long breadsticks. Roll each breadstick in the butter/garlic mixture and place in a greased 9 x 13 pan. Then let rise again for approximately 20 minutes (longer for fluffy, airy breadsticks, shorter for more dense breadsticks). Bake at 400 degrees F until golden brown.

Optional: You can sprinkle them with mozzarella cheese during the last few minutes of baking.