Best Ever Breadsticks

1. 1

   In saucepan, heat milk, sugar, salt and butter.

2. 2

   Cool to lukewarm.

3. 3

   Dissolve yeast in warm water.

4. 4

   Combine milk mixture, yeast and 1 1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth.

5. 5

   Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.

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   Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, abut 6-8 minutes.

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   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.

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   Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minute

9. 9

   Punch down dough.

10. 10

    Pinch off golf-ball sized pieces and roll into pencil size strips.

11. 11

    Place on greased baking sheets 1 inch apart.

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    Cover and let rise 15 minutes.

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    Combine egg white and water; brush over sticks.

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    Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired.

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    Bake at 400* for 10 minutes or until golden.

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