Grissini / Italian Breadsticks

1. In the bowl of a standup mixer with the hook attachment add the water, salt and honey, then place the flour on top and add the yeast, mix on medium speed for 2 minutes, then add the olive oil and continue to mix for about 5-7 minutes or until you have a compact and elastic dough.
2. Remove the dough** to a flat surface and knead a few time to shape into a ball. Place in a slightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean tea towel or plastic wrap.  Place in a draft free warm area to rise.  Let rise for approximately 90 minutes or doubled in bulk.
3. Pre-heat oven to 425F (220C).  Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
4. Remove dough from the bowl and place on a lightly oil flat surface, shape into a flat rectangle shape and cut small pieces of dough.  Stretch with your fingers to form long sticks.  Place sticks** on prepared cookie sheets and bake for approximately 8-10 minutes or until golden.  Let cool and serve.  Enjoy!

** If you wish to add seeds or chopped rosemary to the dough than add it before the rising time. Gently knead into the dough and continue with the recipe.

**If you wish to add seeds or chopped rosemary before baking the breadsticks, then brush with a little olive oil and sprinkle with seeds or rosemary.