Name: Sea Salt Sticks
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 cups water; 1/4 cup olive oil; TOPPING:; 1 large egg white; 1 tablespoon water; Coarse sea salt

When my daughter was in school, her class had a recipe exchange party. The kids would bring a food and accompanying recipe to share with the class. My daughter liked these crunchy breadsticks so well, she wanted to make them for the family. Needless to say, they were a hit. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sugar

1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast

1 teaspoon sea salt

3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/4 cups water

1/4 cup olive oil

TOPPING:

1 large egg white

1 tablespoon water

Coarse sea salt

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°; stir into dry ingredients. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Turn out dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.

2 Divide dough into 20 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 14-in. rope. Place ropes 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, 15-20 minutes.

3 In a small bowl, whisk egg white with water; brush over tops of dough. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake until light brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.