Ingredients
1t Active dry yeast
1t Honey
3/4C Warm water
1T Olive oil
280g Bread flour
1-1/2t Sea salt
1/4C Fine semolina flour
Process
Combine the active dry yeast, honey, and warm water in a large bowl
Let it stand for 10 minutes until foamy
Stir in the oil, followed by the flour, and salt
Mix until a rough dough is formed
Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface
Knead the dough by stretching and folding it on top of itself
Turn the dough 90 degrees and repeat kneading
Continue until the dough is smooth and elastic. This can take 8 to 10 minutes
Place the dough on an oiled surface. Either a large cutting board or a baking sheet
Cover the dough with an upturned bowl and allow to rest for 20 minutes
The dough will rise a little
Lift the bowl off the dough and with your hands press the dough into a rectangle 12” x 8”
Rub 1 – 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the surface
Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1 hour until well risen
Preheat the oven to 400F
Oil 2 large baking sheets with olive oil or line them with parchment paper
Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle the dough with semolina
Using a knife, pizza wheel, or bench scraper, cut the dough into 20 strips 1/2″ thick and 8” long
Pick up each strip and pull until you have long breadsticks
Twist the dough for a variation
Top with sesame seeds, dried rosemary, garlic powder, or red chili flakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 – 25 minutes
Turn the dough halfway through the bake for even browning
Allow to cool before serving
The breadsticks will become more crunchy as they cool
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