Easy Italian Herb Breadsticks

shared by Patty H.

Ingredients:

3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 envelope Fleischmann’s Rapid Rise Yeast
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup extra virgin live oil, divided (2 T. / 2 T.)
1 2/3 cups warm water (120-130 degrees)
2 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon Italian herb seasoning

 Directions:

1. Mix flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl
2. Add 2 Tablespoons olive oil and water, stirring until well mixed
3. Spread dough into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan; cover
4. Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes
5. Poke multiple holes into the dough using the handle of a wooden spoon (I have found it works well to dip the handle of the wooden spoon in your remaining olive oil each time you poke a hole; doesn’t stick and helps the olive oil get down in the dough.)
6. Drizzle remaining 2 Tablespoons of olive oil over dough
7. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian herb seasoning mixture
8. Cover; let rise an additional 15 minutes while oven preheats to 375 degrees
9. Bake 30-35 minutes until lightly browned; cool slightly and cut into slices; serve warm