Garlic Bread Sticks with Dipping Sauce

Garlic Bread Sticks with Dipping Sauce 

These breadsticks are so good.  We put in extra garlic because we love garlic. They don't take too long to make up, and they are perfect as a snack or as the main meal.

Ingredients

Dough

1 1/3 c. warm water
1 Tbs. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. yeast
1/4 c. dry milk powder
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1 tsp. dry minced garlic
2 Tbs. olive oil

Dipping Sauce

1 (30 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. marjoram
1 tsp. dry minced garlic
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt

Breadstick Seasoning

2 Tbs. Parmesan cheese
1 Tbs. onion powder
1 Tbs. oregano
1 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt
4 Tbs. butter
olive oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine water, sugar and yeast.  Place in a warm location for 10 minutes to the yeast can bloom and show it is alive.

Add dry milk, 2 cups flour, salt and olive oil.  Beat well with a wooden spoon for a couple of minutes. Slowly mix in the remaining flour.  Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.  Knead the dough for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. 

Cover the dough with a tea towel and let rest for 15 minutes.

Coat the bottom of a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon melted butter.  Press or roll the dough out, so it fits in the bottom of the baking sheet. Cover the dough with a tea towel and place in a warm location to rise for about 90 minutes.  

While the dough is rising, prepare the dipping sauce. 

In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, basil, marjoram, dry minced garlic, Italian seasoning and salt. Bring to a bubble over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes.  Stir the sauce occasionally to keep it from burning on the bottom of the pan.

In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, onion powder, oregano, garlic, basil, and salt for the breadstick seasoning mix. Set aside.  

Heat the oven to 375° to 400°.  Bake the breadsticks for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Remove from the oven.

Brush the top of the breadsticks with butter.  Immediately sprinkle the tops with breadstick seasoning mix.  Let sit for 5 minutes.

Cut the dough into breadsticks with a knife or pizza cutter. 

Serve with dipping sauce.