1 1/2 Cups warm water
1 package (or 2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (I actually use a whole stick of margarine)
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp salt (I only put about a tsp, because of the salt in the margarine)
In a large bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water and allow to sit for 10 minutes, covered. Mixture should be frothy.
In separate bowl, combine flour and salt.
Add to yeast mixture. Add melted butter. Mix with paddle attachment of stand mixer or wooden spoon until fully combined.
Knead dough for a few minutes just until dough is smooth. Do not overknead!
Grease a cookie sheet. Pull off pieces of dough and roll out into strips.
Cover the doguh and let sit in a warm place for 45 minutes to an hour.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and once heated, pop in the bread sticks. In microwave, combine the following:
1 stick unsalted buttter (or 1/2 cup margarine)
2 teaspoons garlic powder (sometimes I leave the garlic out, because my oldest doesn't like it)
2 teaspoons salt (I use less)
After 6 or 7 minutes, brush the bread with the mixture.
Then continue to bake for 5-7 minutes. (depends on how brown you like, I like mine softer, so I bake for about 12-13 minutes total)
Brush the rest of the mixture on and allow to cool for a minute or two, then ENJOY!
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