Breadsticks

Like the fougasse this is a fast & easy way to get bread on the table - that doesn't require more than 10 minutes to cool. It's ready to bake in under 30 minutes of proofing, bakes in 12 so ready to eat in under an hour. Add extra flavours like olives & cheese.

Ingredients

420 g Gusto Artisan & Pizza Mix or 1 bag

1 pack instant yeast or 1 tbsp (9 g) active dried yeast

315 g warm water (105-115F)

1 tbsp sugar

3 tbsp olive oil

1/2 Tbsp apple cider or regular vinegar (optional) 

Optional add-ins 

1/2 cup chopped & drained black or kalamata olives, or to taste

1/2- 3/4 cup grated asiago, cheddar or hard cheese, or to taste

1/4 cup chopped & drained sundried tomatoes

Fresh or pickled hot peppers to taste

Directions

1. Whisk yeast, sugar & water in stand mixer bowl. Cover. Rest 1-2 minutes, longer if active yeast. 

2. Using paddle attachment, beat flour, yeast mix, oil & vinegar on med. speed for 2-3 minutes. Scrape down once or twice if using a mixer. If adding herbs, olives or cheese etc, now is the time. Just mix 10 seconds or so until incorporated.

   (Mix will be very wet to start and then stiffens.) 

3. Dough can also be made by hand. Combine all ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Allow the sit for 2 minutes to stiffen more before kneading for 2 minutes. Add in herbs, olives etc. before final knead. 

4. Knead a few times to smoothen and bring dough together, about 30 seconds.  Divide in 9 portions, shape into balls and then roll into logs. 

5. Brush with oil. Top with grated cheese. Cover.

6. Preheat oven to 450°F. Tip: (Now proof bread for 30 minutes on stovetop edge.) 
   

7. Bake 12-14 minutes until golden brown. 

Breadsticks for 2 (Makes 3-3 sticks)

140 g or 1 pack Gusto Artisan Bread & Pizza Mix

105 g warm water (100-110°F)

1 tsp sugar (don’t skip)

2.5 g or 3/4 tsp instant yeast, or 1 tsp dried active yeast

1 Tbsp olive oil 

1/2 tsp Apple cider vinegar

Proceed with directions as above.