Bread Sticks & Sauce Recipe
Breakfast basket w/ side of tomato sauce (size 6 or 12)
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Ingredients
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Bread Sticks
Tomato Sauce
Method
Bread Sticks
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper. Stir in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Bread Sticks
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle. Cut into strips of your desired width for breadsticks.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 8
Tomato Sauce
- 9
- 10
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar (if using). Mix well.
- 11
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 12
Adjust Seasoning
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.