BEST STORE BOUGHT BREADSTICKS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°, or whatever temperature is recommended on the breadsticks' package. If breadsticks come slathered with butter, wipe them down with a paper towel. Lay out breadsticks in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each with melted butter (this will help toppings stick better than the frozen butter). For Everything Bagel Breadsticks: Combine all seasonings and sprinkle atop breadsticks. For Sour Cream & Onion Breadsticks: Combine seasonings and sprinkle atop breadsticks. For Garlic-Parmesan Breadsticks: Combine seasonings and sprinkle atop breadsticks. Cook breadsticks according to the package's instructions (typically 5 to 7 minutes), or until lightly golden.

Steps:

• Combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk, 1/4 cup water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Punch down dough. Pinch off golf ball-sized pieces. On a lightly floured surface, shape each into a 6-in. rope. Place on greased baking sheets 1 in. apart. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes., Preheat oven to 400°. Beat egg white and remaining water; brush over breadsticks. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.