Crisp and simple to make, these easy breadsticks are even better with our homemade Spicy Honey Butter (see recipe).

• 1¼ cups warm water (105°F to 115°F)
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 3½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 recipe Spicy Honey Butter, recipe below

1. In mixing bowl combine warm water and yeast. Stir to dissolve. Add 1 cup of the all-purpose flour, the whole wheat flour, olive oil, egg, sugar, chili powder, slat, and cinnamon.
2. Stir in remaining flour to make soft dough that pulls away from sides of bowl (dough will be sticky). Coat 2-quart container with nonstick cooking spray. Place dough in container. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
3. When ready to use, punch dough down. Turn out onto floured sheet of parchment paper. Pat or roll dough into 15-inch-by-12-inch rectangle. Transfer parchment with dough to large baking sheet.
4. Using floured pizza cutter or knife, cut dough width-wise into 20 strips about ¾ inch wide. (Dip cutter in flour as necessary to prevent sticking.) Cover; let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size. Brush with olive oil.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake 20 minutes or until golden. Slide soup sticks onto cutting board; cool slightly. Cut apart. Serve with Spicy Honey Butter.

Makes 20 sticks.

Spicy Honey Butter: Whisk ¼ cup honey and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper into ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter.