6 c. flour
1/2 c. Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. yeast
2 c. water
1/2 c. olive oil, divided

You can use poppy or sesame seeds, herbs, and/or cracked black pepper. Combine 2 cups flour, cheese, salt, and yeast in large bowl. Heat water and 1/4 cup olive oil to 125-130 degrees. Add to dry ingredients. Beat. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 4-6 minutes. Cover. Let rest 10 minutes.

Halve dough. Roll 1/2 into 12 x 16 inch rectangle. Cut into 10 (1 inch) strips. Holding ends of each strips; twist in opposite directions, 6-8 times. Place 1 inch apart on oiled baking sheets. Cover; let rest 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough. Brush sticks with remaining oil. Sprinkle with seeds, herbs, or pepper. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool on wire rack. 32 bread sticks. Store up to 3 days in airtight container or plastic wrap. Freeze up to 1 month.