Italian Grissini (Bread Sticks)

In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar and lukewarm water. Let s sit on kitchen counter for 10 minutes or until it starts to bubble.

In the bowl of your electric mixer, combine flour, salt, oil, and the yeast mixture. Mix on slow speed until all ingredients are combined and you get a smooth and soft dough, about 10 minutes. Add more water if needed.

Move dough into a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest for 2 hours or until it doubles in size.

Divide dough into small pieces and roll them out into a long think sticks (about 20 cm long and 7 mm thick). Bake them at 200ºC (390ºF) for 10 minutes or until nice, crispy and golden-brown.

Let cool completely before you store them.