Grissini

1½ tsp	Dry yeast
15 ml	Honey
310 ml	Warm water (95-105ºF)
30 ml	Olive oil
435g	All purpose flour
1½ tsp	Salt
	Semolina flour for dusting
	Optional flavours
	Rosemary, sesame seed, poppy seed, olive

Method

1.      Combine the yeast, honey & warm water in a mixing bowl.

2.      Set aside in a warm place to activate & looks foamy.

3.      Stir in the olive oil.

4.      Mix in the flour & salt until combined.

5.      Using a dough hook knead the mixture on a low speed for about 3-4 mins.

6.      Lightly flour the work surface, pat the dough out into a 14*4 inch rectangle.

7.      Brush the top with olive oil, cling film & prove until it doubles in size about 1 hour.

8.      Preheat the oven to 220°C.

9.      Sprinkle the surface of the dough with the semolina flour before cutting & stretching (sesame seeds, rosemary or poppy seeds can be substituted.

10.    Cut the rectangle cross ways into four equal portions & then cut each portion into 5five 4 inch lengths, about the width of a stubby finger.

11.    Roll each piece to the required length & thickness & place on lightly oiled baking sheets a few inches apart.

12.     Bake for 10 mins & leave to cool on racks.