Garlic & Kale Breadsticks with Honey Herb Butter

Breadsticks Ingredients:

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 3+ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped kale
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

1. In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook, whisk together the yeast, 1 tablespoon flour and 1/4 cup warm water. Let stand for ten minutes or until the yeast has become a thick tan colored foam.
2. Stir together 1 1/2 cups of flour and salt.
3. Add yeast mixture and the remaining 3/4 cup of water. Stir until smooth.
4. Add another half a cup of flour and mix.
5. Note: If the dough is sticking to your hands or the side of the mixing bowl then it’s too moist, so add more flour a little bit at a time. On the other hand, if the bread dough is too dry add a bit more water (better to keep the bread dough slightly sticky because you’ll be adding a bit more flour as you knead).
6. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let the dough rise for an hour or until it’s doubled.
7. While it’s rising, chop the kale and herbs. Then, mince the garlic and set aside.
8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide the dough into 3 equal parts and keep the two parts you aren’t working with covered in the bowl (this will help prevent the dough from drying out).
9. On a floured surface fold in the kale, herbs, and minced garlic into the first part of the dough. Knead the dough until kale, herbs, and garlic mixture is speckled throughout.
10. Roll the dough into a 9×13 rectangle and use a cookie cutter or butter knife to cut 5 long strips. Pick up a strip, twist it, and transfer to a greased cookie sheet or pizza stone (I used the latter). Repeat with the rest of the strips.
11. Place in oven and bake for 18- 22 minutes until breadsticks are golden brown.
12. Remove from oven and slather with Honey Herb Butter and serve.

Honey Herb Butter Ingredients:

• 2 sprigs Rosemary, minced
• 2 sprigs Thyme, minced
• 1 1/2 stick of sweet cream unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey

Directions:

1. In a stand mixer add butter, herbs, and honey. Whip on medium setting until peaks form.

You'll love serving these delicious Garlic & Kale Breadsticks with Honey Herb Butter at your next meal.  They go great with any meat or vegetarian dish, and the herb blends lend themselves to any cuisine choice.  Make a double batch and store in an airtight container to serve with leftovers the next day!