Kim's Garlic Breadsticks

Ingredients

• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 0.25 cups warm water
• 4.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons butter , softened
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 15 minutes. Add flour, 1 1/4 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons softened butter, and 1 tablespoon salt; knead until dough is well mixed and soft, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Roll dough into a 2-foot log. Cut into 16 equal pieces, about 1 1/2 inches wide. Knead each piece and shape into a 6-inch breadstick. Arrange breadsticks on a baking sheet; let rise for about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. 4

   Mix 3 tablespoons melted butter and garlic powder together in a bowl; brush onto breadsticks.

5. 5

   Bake breadsticks in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Immediately brush with remaining melted butter mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.