Homemade Breadsticks

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Start by making the dough. Add the (active dry) yeast, sugar, non-fat dry milk, ½ tsp salt, and water, to the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir to combine and allow to sit for about 5 minutes for the mixture to become frothy. If you are using instant yeast, you do not need to let it activate and can skip the 5-minute wait.
2. Add the oil and stir to combine.
3. Add the flour (gradually) and mix on low-medium speed until a ball of dough forms. Continue to knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Remove the dough to the counter and divide into 2 equal pieces.
4. Add 4 Tbsp melted butter to the bottom of TWO separate 9x13 baking pans (4 Tbsp in EACH pan). Spread over the bottom of each pan.
5. Roll out each piece of dough then place in the 9x13 baking pans, fitting all the way to the sides. Wrap with plastic wrap and set aside to rise. You want the dough to double in size, this will take about 90 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Remove the plastic wrap and score the top of each dough into 8-10 breadsticks, depending on how wide you want the breadsticks. Use a pizza cutter to score the dough. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Combine the parmesan, onion powder, oregano, garlic powder, basil, and ¾ tsp salt in a small bowl. Melt the remaining butter in a separate bowl.
8. Brush the melted butter over the top of the breadsticks (liberally), then sprinkle with the parmesan mixture. Let sit for about 5 minutes then carefully remove to a cutting board or slice directly in the baking pans. Once the breadsticks are sliced, transfer to a serving platter and serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!