Almost-Famous Breadsticks

Ingredients

• 1 package active yeast dry
• 4.3 cups flour for dusting all-purpose plus more
• 0.1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1 pinch oregano dried
• 1 tablespoon salt fine
• 2 tablespoons sugar 
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted softened
• 3 tablespoons butter unsalted melted

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• blender

Directions

1. Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer; sprinkle in the yeast and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the flour, butter, sugar, fine salt and 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water; mix with the paddle attachment until a slightly sticky dough forms, 5 minutes.
3. Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until very smooth and soft, 3 minutes.
4. Roll into a 2-foot-long log; cut into 16 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. Knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7-inch-long breadstick; arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth; let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
5. Brush the breadsticks with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
6. Bake until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with the garlic powder and oregano.
7. Brush the warm breadsticks with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with the flavored salt.
8. Photograph by Kate Sears