Grissini (Bread Stick)

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp yeast
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour (tipo o)
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (integrale)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup grated cheese
3/4 cup warm water
cornmeal for dusting

Method:

Combine yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup warm water, allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine flours, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cheese, mix throughly.

Add the yeast mixture and 3/4 cup warm water into the flours mixture.

Stir until dough comes together and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface, knead until dough becomes smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).

Transfer dough into a lightly oiled container and turn the dough to coat lightly with oil.

Flatten the dough and leave covered to rise at room temperature until doubled in volume (about 2 hours).

Preheat the oven to 200 °C.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Dust work surface with cornmeal, roll the dough out into a rectangle (1/8" thick).

Cut into 1/2" wide ribbons with a knife or pizza cutter.

Fold each ribbon over on itself and give a few twists before setting on the baking sheet.

Brush each bread stick with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with cornmeal.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack.