Twisted Bread Sticks

These are some seriously good bread sticks. Soft and dripping with butter...they are an extra special 'treat' to go with a meal. I got this recipe from my sister Amy, who got it from one of her sisters-in-law I believe. The ones in my picture are a bit crammed in my pan and not twisted as beautifully as Amy's. They take some practice and I'm afraid I can't practice with these too much. It's very dangerous to make these too often. They are soooo good! So anyway no matter how they look...they are very tasty!

Twisted Bread Sticks

1 Tbsp. yeast
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 cup warm water
3 cups flour
1 tsp. salt

1. Add ingredients and mix 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 30-45 minutes.
2. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter in a 9x13.
3. Roll dough out into a thin rectangle (just a little thicker than a place mat) and cut into strips about 1/4-1/2 inch wide.
4. One-by-one, take an end in each hand. Twist each end in opposite directions while folding in half as you go. (Bottom picture shows finished bread stick a little better.)
   
5. Place each twisted bread stick in butter as you place in pan. Squish them all in the pan together. Overlapping is OK.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-13 min. Don't wait for tops and bottoms to brown or they will be overcooked.

Optional: Sprinkle with garlic salt or Parmesan cheese or both. I like garlic salt & parsley. You could also sprinkle with cinnamon & sugar or brown sugar.