Bread Machine Breadsticks

16 large bread sticks (change servings and units)

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons yeast
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. 1

   Add ingredients into your bread machine in the order given, excluding the egg white and water (glaze ingredients).

2. 2

   Start machine on dough cycle.

3. 3

   When the dough is ready turn out onto your countertop. You shouldn't need much flour.

4. 4

   Cut dough into pieces the size of an egg and roll and stretch with your hands into 6 to 8 inch ropes. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.

5. 5

   Cover with a tea towel and let rise 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Mix the egg white and Tbsp water to make a glaze and brush over the breadsticks after they are risen. Add kosher salt, sesame seeds, or other toppings if you like.

7. 7

   Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

8. 8

   Time includes the 2 hour dough cycle.