Soft Garlic Bread Sticks

Ingredients

1 C water
1 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 C unsalted butter, melted
3 C all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt

Topping:
3 Tb unsalted butter, melted
garlic salt

Directions

Heat water to 115°F. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Allow to proof for 5-10 minutes.

If using a stand mixer, prepare with a dough hook attachment. Combine flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. With mixer running on low, add melted butter and yeast mixture. Increase speed, mixing until dough comes together and forms a ball. Transfer to a large greased bowl. Cover and allow to rise for 60-90 minutes or until doubled in size.

Prepare 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats. On a silicone work station, divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Keep dough covered with a clean towel when not rolling. Roll one piece at a time into a 7-inch log. Place on a baking sheet.

Repeat with remaining dough. Each baking sheet should only have 6 pieces of dough each. Cover and rise in a warm location for an additional 60-90 minutes or until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 12 minutes.

Working on one roll at a time, immediately brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt. Repeat with remaining rolls.

Serve warm.
Store remaining bread sticks in an airtight container.