Ingredients

• 2 tbsp yeast
• 2 cups warm water (Use an instant-read thermometer and make sure the water is between 110 and 115 degrees ( or check the package)
• 4 cups flour or bread flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 loaf pans
• quick read thermometer

Method

• Start by mixing 2 cups of warm water and the flour, then add 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. yeast, and 2 tsp. salt.
  Let this sit for about 10 minutes, it’ll be ready when it’s like a bit bubbly.  If the yeast doesn’t bubble after a few minutes, you could be using old, tired yeast. Better to throw it out at this stage and start over with fresh yeast.
• Add 2 more cups of flour and stir or mix.  Remove it form the mixing bowl and put it onto a clean floured surface. Now, knead away, adding flour as you do so. Knead the dough for 8 or 9 minutes or so.  When you’re done put it back in the bowl and cover it with a towel.
• Let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes to an hour, it should be about doubled in size by the time it’s finished.
• Gently deflate dough with your fist, and then use a plastic spatula to divide dough into 2 parts. 
• Spray the pans and put the dough in. Let it rise again in the pans (covered)
• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and put the loaves in.
  Bake them for about 25 minutes. Your quick read thermometer should read between 180 and 190 degrees.  
• Remove the loaves and let them cool.

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour 
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 6 teaspoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons yeast
• garlic powder

Method

• In your stand mixer or bread machine mix 4 cups flour, 1 1/3 cup water, 4 tsp butter, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp yeast.
• Divide it and form a stick or divide it into 16 pieces.
• Cover and let rise until doubled about 45 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
• Melt remaining 2 tsp butter in a bowl and thinly brush the breadsticks once.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Brush with butter again and top with garlic powder to your liking.