Breadsticks

Carbs are evil and we all know that. Especially the refined starch in the all purpose flour. Yet, we cannot stay away from anything white which includes sugar:-) I believe anything in moderation is good. The more you want to stay away from a particular food item, the more you get attracted to it.So I rather eat one than eat none!! What do you think?

Recipe:Food Network
Dough
1 package active dry yeast
4 1/4 cups all purpose flour and extra for dusting
2 tablespoons unsalted butter,softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/4 cups warm water +2 tbsps

Topping
3 tablespoons unsalted butter,melted
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of dried oregano

• Sprinkle yeast in a 1/4 cup warm water and set aside until foamy
• Combine flour, butter, sugar, salt and warm water in a bowl
• Using a mixer fitted with paddle attachment, mix it until a dough forms about 5 min. The dough should be slightly sticky
• On a floured surface, knead the dough until soft for about 3 min
• Roll into a 2 foot long log
• Cut into 12 1 1 /2 inch long pieces
• Knead each piece shaping into a 7 inch long bread stick
• Arrange the sticks 2 inches apart on a baking sheet

• Cover with a moist towel and let them rise until doubled which is about 45 min to an hour
• Preheat the oven to 400F
• Brush the bread sticks with 1 1/2 tbsps of melted butter and sprinkle the kosher salt.
• Bake until lightly golden for 15 min
• Combine the remaining butter, 1/4 tsp of salt with garlic powder and oregano.
• Brush the warm bread sticks with the remaining butter and the garlic, oregano and salt mixture