Perfect Sourdough Bread Sticks Food

PERFECT SOURDOUGH BREAD STICKS

Steps:

• Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with water until dissolved. Add yeast and let sit until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix remaining sugar, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Combine sourdough starter and egg yolk in a separate bowl. Whisk egg white lightly and reserve in the refrigerator.
• Pour yeast and sourdough mixtures over the flour mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until dough starts to form and all dry ingredients are incorporated. Turn out onto a work surface and knead into a smooth ball.
• Spray the inside of the bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in the bowl and cover with a cloth. Let rise for 1 hour.
• Punch down dough and divide into 12 portions. Roll out into small balls; shape into 3- to 4-inch-long sticks. Divide bread sticks between 2 greased or nonstick pans. Cover with cloths and let rest for 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove 1 pan at a time and brush tops with egg white. Continue baking until medium brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.

SOURDOUGH BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• Blend together the dry ingredients in mixing bowl; make a well in the center.
• Pour in sourdough starter and olive oil and mix on low; adding additional water and flour as needed.
• Optional: Add 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese.
• Knead for approximately 6-8 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
• NOTE: For Pizza Bread Sticks: Add pepparoni and grated parmesan cheese once the flour has been incorporated (approximately 3 minutes after kneading started).
• Remove from bowl and form into a ball and place in a bowl that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, turning once to coat the top.
• Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 - 2 hours (depending on your starter and the temperature of your kitchen).
• Turn dough onto floured work surface and gently pull (do not roll) into a rectangle approximately 16 x 8 x 1/2 inches.
• Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 10-12 pieces.
• For Pizza Breadsticks; Cut each stick slightly wider, place mozzarella sticks in the center of the dough and fold over to totally encase the cheese with dough. (See Note Below).
• Place sticks 2 inches apart on pizza peel (or back of pizza pan) covered with parchment paper.
• Cover with a damp towel and allow to rise until doubled, about 45 minutes(this will vary depending on your sourdough starter and kitchen temperature).
• Place baking stone in oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
• Bruh tops of dough with olive oil and sprinkle with preferred topping.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes until bottoms are light brown.
• Serve warm.
• Note: If you plan to freeze or serve later, bake plain,;cool on wire rack and store in plastic ziplock bag. Just before serving, brush tops with butter or olive oil and sprinkle on preferred topping and pop into a hot oven for a couple minutes.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• Make the dough: Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer; sprinkle in the yeast and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, butter, sugar, fine salt and 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water; mix with the paddle attachment until a slightly sticky dough forms, 5 minutes.
• Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until very smooth and soft, 3 minutes. Roll into a 2-foot-long log; cut into 16 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. Knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7-inch-long breadstick; arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth; let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Make the topping: Brush the breadsticks with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bake until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with the garlic powder and oregano. Brush the warm breadsticks with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with the flavored salt.