"Herman" Sesame Breadsticks Recipe

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   In large bowl, dissolve yeast in the hot water.

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   Stir in starter, sugar, salt, oil, and 1 1/2 c. flour mix well.

3. 3

   Stir in sufficient additional flour to make a soft dough.

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   On lightly floured surface, knead dough 5 to 6 min or possibly till smooth.

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   Place in greased bowl; turn to grease top.

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   Cover; let rise in hot draft-free place about 1 hour or possibly till doubled.

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   Punch down dough; divide in half.

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   Shape in 2 balls.

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   On lightly floured surface, roll out each ball into a 6 x 5 x 1/2 inch thick rectangle.

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    Cut in 1/2 inch wide x 5 inch long strips.

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    Roll each strip between palms of hands into a cylinder about 8 inches long.

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    Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets.

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    Brush with egg white; sprinkle with sesame seed.

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    Let rise 30 min.

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    Bake in preheated 400 degree oven 15 min or possibly till lightly browned.

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    Remove to racks to cold.

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