Garlic Breadsticks

Garlic Breadsticks

Ingredients:
Active dry yeast
Sugar
Water
All-purpose flour
Unsalted butter
Salt
Garlic powder

Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl.
2. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 15 minutes.
3. Add flour, 1 1/4 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons softened butter, and 1 tablespoon salt; knead until dough is well mixed and soft, about 3 minutes. Roll dough into a 2-foot log.
4. Cut into 16 equal pieces, about 1 1/2 inches wide.
5. Knead each piece and shape into a 6-inch breadstick.
6. Arrange breadsticks on a baking sheet; let rise for about 1 hour.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F.
8. Mix 3 tablespoons melted butter and garlic powder together in a bowl; brush onto breadsticks.
9. Bake breadsticks in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
10. Immediately brush with remaining melted butter mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.