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 large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar.
- 2
Add Water and Oil
Pour in the warm water and olive oil. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Bread Sticks
Once the dough has risen, punch it down, then roll it out to about ½ inch thickness. Cut into strips about 1 inch wide and shape into sticks.
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Place the shaped bread sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush them with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and dried oregano.
- 7
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Tomato Sauce
- 8
- 9
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 10
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well.
- 11
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 12
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.
- 13
Serve
Serve the tomato sauce warm alongside the bread sticks.