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 Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 6
Shape the Sticks
After rising, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle. Cut into strips approximately 1 inch wide.
- 7
Second Rise
Place the strips on a greased baking sheet, cover with a cloth, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 8
Preheat Oven and Add Cheese
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each bread stick.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 10
- 11
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 12
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 13
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
