Chewy Bread Sticks

In large bowl of an electric mixer, dissolve yeast in warm water.

On medium speed, beat in honey, then gradually add 3 cups flour, beating well until mixture pulls away from bowl in stretchy strands. With a heavy-duty mixer or wooden spoon, gradually add enough of the remaining flour (1 1/2 to 2 cups) to make a soft dough.

Knead on a lightly floured board until smooth and satiny (about 10 minutes), adding flour as needed to prevent sticking. With a knife, cut dough into equal pieces (quarter the dough and then cut each quarter into 8 pieces). Roll each piece into a 10" rope, and arrange ropes about 1" apart on greased baking sheets (at least 12 x 15 inches).

Let rise in a warm place for about 15 minutes or until slightly puffy. Brush each rope lightly with butter, then sprinkle lightly with seasoning salt.

Bake in a preheated 400 degrees F oven for 15 minutes or until golden. Let cool slightly on racks before serving. Or let cool completely, then wrap airtight and freeze.

To re-crisp frozen bread sticks, unwrap and allow to thaw at room temp; then bake, uncovered, in a preheated 300 degrees F oven for 5 minutes.