Bread Sticks

Tonight we made spaghetti (actually, it was a noodle that looks like a flower) and bread sticks.  We enhanced a jarred sauce by adding mushrooms, garlic and tomatoes.  (Katie was allowed to slice the mushrooms and add the garlic.)  The bread sticks were the highlight of the meal though.  We made those from scratch, using a recipe I found online.  Katie helped me measure and add all the ingredients, then she spread the butter over the top and added the Parmesan cheese.  


Katie, what part did you like the best?
Stirring
Did you have fun spreading the butter?
Yeah
Were the bread sticks yummy?
Yep!
Is there anything else you want to say?
Nope!  I wanna type!
daddymommymon


She clearly enjoys being interviewed.  




Results:  They had a good flavor, but they could have been fluffier.  Definitely something to make again.

Unfortunately, we don't have a picture after they came out of the oven.  We were too excited to eat them!

Recipe:

2 1/2 cups flour
4 tsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 cup milk
6 tbs. melted butter
4 tsp. sesame seeds

In a small bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Gradually add milk and stir to form a soft dough.Turn onto a floured surface. Knead gently 3 to 4 times. Roll into a 20x5x1/2"rectangle. Cut into 24 breadsticks. Place butter in 2 13x9x2" pans. Put breadsticks in butter and turn to coat. Sprinkle with seeds.
Variations: Chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, etc. can be added, if desired. Add 2 tablespoons minced garlic and sprinkle with garlic powder before baking to make garlic bread sticks. Bake at 450°F for 14 to 18 minutes.


*We seasoned the hell out of them and added Parmesan cheese right before baking them.  We also left out the sesame seeds.