Perfect Sourdough Breadsticks

Ingredients

• white sugar (3 tablespoons)
• warm water (1 cup)
• active dry yeast (1 teaspoon)
• all-purpose flour (4 cups)
• salt (1 teaspoon)
• sourdough starter (1 cup)
• egg (1 )
• cooking spray (0 )

Instructions

1. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with water until dissolved. Add yeast and let sit until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, mix remaining sugar, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Combine sourdough starter and egg yolk in a separate bowl. Whisk egg white lightly and reserve in the refrigerator.
3. Pour yeast and sourdough mixtures over the flour mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until dough starts to form and all dry ingredients are incorporated. Turn out onto a work surface and knead into a smooth ball.
4. Spray the inside of the bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in the bowl and cover with a cloth. Let rise for 1 hour.
5. Punch down dough and divide into 12 portions. Roll out into small balls; shape into 3- to 4-inch-long sticks. Divide breadsticks between 2 greased or nonstick pans. Cover with cloths and let rest for 45 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7. Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove 1 pan at a time and brush tops with egg white. Continue baking until medium brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

• kcal: 200
• fat: 1 g
• sats: 0 g
• carbs: 41 g
• fibre: 2 g
• protein: 6 g
• salt: 0.205 g