These long crunchy bread sticks have lots of flavor. They're perfect with Italian food and look great in a basket with an assortment of rolls or bread.

1-1/2	C	lukewarm water
1	tbsp	granulated sugar
2	pkg	active dry yeast
1/4	C	vegetable oil
2	tsp	salt
3-1/4	C	all-purpose flour
1		egg white
1	tbsp	water
		sesame seeds (optional)

In large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup lukewarm water and l tsp sugar; sprinkle yeast over and let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy. Add remaining sugar, oil and salt. Beat well. Alternately add flour and remaining water to make a soft, but not sticky, dough (add a little more flour if needed).

Knead dough on floured surface for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Shape into roll, about 24 inches long. With sharp knife, cut dough into 24 pieces. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.

With wet hands, roll each piece to the thickness of a pencil (sticks can be cut to any desired length). Place sticks about 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Beat egg white with water; brush over tops and sides of sticks. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Bake in 350F oven for 20 minutes or until brown and crisp. (Bake one sheet at a time, keeping the remainder in the refrigerator to prevent rising.) Makes 24 bread sticks, each about 12 inches long.