Butter Breadsticks
Ingredients
- 200 g strong flour plus extra for dusting
- 50 g butter diced and at room temperature
- 5 g table salt
- 7 g dried active yeast
- 25 ml milk
- 100 ml water lukewarm
- 1 egg wash
- 2 tsp thyme leaves
Method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter and salt. In a second bowl, combine the yeast with the milk and water.
- Pour the milk mixture over the flour mix and knead the dough for approximately 5-8 minutes until it become smooth and elastic.
- Cover with cling film and let prove for 45-60 minutes in a warm place.
- Knock back and transfer on a work surface. Knock the dough and divide the dough into 8-12 balls.
- Using your fingers, roll the balls into small uneven sticks. place on the baking tray.
- Cover with cling film and set aside for a further 30 minutes or so in a warm area to proof a second time.
- Once ready, gently brush with some egg wash, sprinkle extra flour , slat flakes or thyme and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Before serving, warm the stick for a few seconds in the oven.
