30 Minute Italian Bread Sticks

 These speedy bread sticks make a delicious accompaniment to any Italian dish, or a tasty appetizer dipped in marinara sauce.  I love that they don't take any time to rise!

• 1 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 Tbs raw agave syrup (can be subbed with white sugar)
• 2 tablespoons dry milk powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ~1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the following order: 
   
   
   

   • Liquids: water, oil, agave
   • Dry ingredients: flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, milk powder, salt
   • Yeast

1. Select Dough cycle; press Start. Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When dough cycle is complete, remove dough to a lightly oiled surface. Divide dough up into 18 pieces. Roll each piece on an oiled board, from center of piece to the outside edges to form bread sticks. Place bread sticks at least 1 inch apart on the prepared pans.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden. Remove to a wire rack to cool. 

Notes:

• Feel free to mix up the seasonings- ie. omit the Italian and toss in some crushed black pepper to pair with chili

Yields 18 bread sticks