Description
These sourdough bread sticks can be made to fit any meal by topping them with different spices. They make a beautiful and tasty addition to soups and salads and are easily frozen to keep around for any time.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons white sugar, divided
- 1 cup warm water, or more as needed
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 egg, separated
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with water until dissolved. Add yeast and let sit until foamy
- 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile
- mix remaining sugar
- flour
- and salt in a large mixing bowl. Combine sourdough starter and egg yolk in a separate bowl. Whisk egg white lightly and reserve in the refrigerator.
- Pour yeast and sourdough mixtures over the flour mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until dough starts to form and all dry ingredients are incorporated. Turn out onto a work surface and knead into a smooth ball.
- Spray the inside of the bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in the bowl and cover with a cloth. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and divide into 12 portions. Roll out into small balls; shape into 3- to 4-inch-long sticks. Divide bread sticks between 2 greased or nonstick pans. Cover with cloths and let rest for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake in the preheated oven until light brown
- 15 to 20 minutes. Remove 1 pan at a time and brush tops with egg white. Continue baking until medium brown
- 5 to 10 minutes more.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12