Fat Guys Pizza Dough and Bread Sticks

 

PIZZA DOUGH

 2 cups water

1/4 c. dry yeast

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup sugar

5 Tbs melted butter

5 1/2 cups flour

Mix and let set 15 minutes before rolling out

BREAD STICKS

5 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. sugar

2 Tbs. yeast 

2 Tbs. powdered milk

2 cups warm water

4 Tbs. melted butter

Measure and mix 4 cups flour, salt, yeast and sugar and powdered milk into Bosch mixer.

Turn mixer to low and add warm water and butter. While mixing add final 1 1/2 cups flour.

Let mix for 7-8 minutes.  Remove dough hook and let dough rest 15-20 minutes in mixing bowl.

Remove dough and place onto lightly floured board or counter.  Divide in half.

Spread each half with hands or roll out into large rectangle onto a greased sheet cake pan.

Cut in half lengthwise then cut individual bread sticks with pizza cutter.

  Each pan makes approx 20 short bread sticks. 

Let rise until double (about 20-25 min) 

Bake in preheated oven @ 425 degrees  7-8 minutes.  Brush with butter/garlic and serve.