BREAD STICKS

1 pkg active dry yeast, dissolved in 1 cup warm water
1 tsp sugar, blended with 3 cups flour
1/4 cup milk, warm
3 tbsp butter or oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar

Mix yeast mixture with 1 cup flour in mixing bowl. Turn out on a lightly floured board and knead until smooth. Place dough in a floured bowl; Cover with dam cloth and let rise at least 3 hours.

Mix rest of ingredients together into a smooth dough and turn out on a lightly floured board, then add the risen dough and knead until satin smooth. Smooth dough into a large floured bowl; cover and let rise until doubled in bulk.

Turn out the dough onto the lightly floured board and knead until elastic and does not stick to the board. Slice the dough into equal pieces (about 24). Shape each piece by rolling the dough between hands and board until it looks like a short rope. Place on greased baking sheet about an inch apart. Brush with milk.

Bake at 450* for 5 to 10 minutes or until crispy golden.

Serve with barbecue, cheese, soups and stews.

(Uncle John's Original Bread Book)

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