Twisted Breadsticks

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water, between 100F and 110F
• 1 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 cup bread flour

Topping

• 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

Directions

1. Add yeast and sugar to warm water that is between 100-110 degrees. Stir thoroughly and then let sit for about 5 minutes to proof. When the top of the mixture is foamy, the yeast is ready.
2. Stir together yeast mixture, melted butter, and salt in the bowl of stand mixer.
3. Gradually mix in the bread flour and continue to knead in the mixer until the dough comes together and is smooth. If needed, finish kneading by hand on the counter until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough back into a cleaned, oiled bowl. Pat the top of the dough lightly with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 ½ hours.
5. Divide the dough into 2oz pieces, roll out with hands until about 15 inches long, fold the dough over in half, and twist the two halves together, and pinch together at the end. Place breadsticks on a parchment lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 14 minutes or until golden brown on top.
7. While baking, make the topping. Stir together melted butter, minced garlic, and salt. Brush hot breadsticks with buttery topping and serve immediately.