Milan Italian Green Olive Bread Sticks

Step 1: Add the flour to the bowl of an electric mixer.

Step 2: Add the salt to one side and the yeast to the other side and mix.

Step 3: With the motor running on low, add 1 cup of the warm water and let the dough come together and get smooth and pliable for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Increase the speed to medium and add the remaining water; mix for 2 minutes.

Step 5: Add the olive oil and mix for another 2 minutes.

Step 6: The dough may appear to be wet but it’s fine. Remove the bowl and using a soft spatula fold the olives into the dough.

Step 7: Place the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large bowl and add the dough

Step 8: Cover and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours until risen and starting to bubble.

Step 9: Preheat the oven to 450F degrees.

Step 10: Working on a lightly floured surface, remove the dough from the bowl.

Step 11: Cut the dough in half; and using your lightly floured hands pat the half portion of dough down to about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 12: Using a pizza cutter or pastry scraper, cut out 9 breadsticks.

Step 13: Place the breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 14: Repeat with the remaining half of the dough.

Step 15: You should have 18 breadsticks.

Step 16: Sprinkle lightly with the coarse sea salt .

Step 17: Bake for about 15 to 16 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 18: When you tap on the bottom of the breadstick, it should sound hollow.

Step 19: Place on a baking sheet to cool.