Heavenly Bread Sticks
1 T. yeast
1 1/2 c. water
1 t. salt
3 1/2 flour
2 T. sugar
4 T. melted butter or oil
Garlic powder, dried parsley flakes, salt
Mix all ingredients by hand or with the use of an electric mixer. Knead dough for 3 minutes. Let rest in bowl for 10 minutes. (This makes all the difference in pressing into the pan. It is too elastic if you don't let it rest.) Grease a large cookie sheet. Press dough into pan. Spread dough with melted butter or oil. Cut into 24 slices (3 cuts on the long side and 8 on the short.) Sprinkle with garlic powder, parsley flakes and salt if desired. Let rise 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Serve immediately.