Twisted Garlic Bread Sticks

These are made from all whole wheat flour, but remain very light with a soft crust.

Dough, add in order:

1 cup warm water

2 t yeast

2 T softened butter

1 t cane sugar

1 t salt

2 to 2 1/4 cup wheat flour

Mix and knead well. Allow to rise for approx. 30 minutes.

For the garlic-butter spread, blend:

3 1/2 T softened, slightly melted butter

4 t minced garlic

Knead dough for 1 to 2 minutes.

Roll out into a large rectangle.

Spread garlic-butter on one half of the dough.

Fold dough in half, covering the butter-garlic spread. 

Use a pizza cutter to slice into sticks.

Twist sticks and place on lightly buttered baking pan.

Brush with egg white beaten with 1 T water.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds. (opt)

Allow to rise until doubled, approx. 30 minutes (depending on the temp in your kitchen).

Bake at 400 for 20 to 25 minutes.

-makes 12 large bread sticks-

*Served above with Italian Baked Chicken, salad, and succotash.