Garlic Breadsticks

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 2 cups flour (plus more for dusting)
• 1 tablespoon caster sugar
• 1 tablespoon yeast (levelled)
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 beaten egg, to brush on top

Recipe

• 1 1-in a large bowl, stir together water, 1/2 cup flour, sugar and yeast; let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
• 2 2-stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, oil, chilli powder, garlic, oregano and salt; knead on a floured surface to form a smooth dough.
• 3 3-place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover; let sit until doubled in size, about 2 hour.
• 4 4-preheat oven to 250 degrees celsius.
• 5 5-punch down dough and divide into 2 equal pieces.
• 6 6-roll each piece into a 6x10 inch rectangle; cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch strip each.
• 7 7-arrange strips on prepared baking sheet let stand until they puff up, about 15 minutes.
• 8 8-brush egg on top of them.
• 9 9-bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
• 10 10-let cool and crisp before serving.