Stretched Breadsticks (Grissini Stirati)

Ingredients

• 1500 g flour(500g)
• 2290 g water(290g)
• 315 g fresh brewer's yeast(15g)
• 48 g salt(8g)
• 550 ml extra virgin olive oil(46g)
• 630 g semolina flour(30g)
• 72 teaspoon rosemary(4g)
• 82 tablespoon pecorino cheese(16g)
• 91 teaspoon black pepper(2g)
• 101 teaspoon turmeric(3g)

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl or stand mixer, combine the flour and yeast.
2. 2Add the water gradually, then pour in the olive oil.
3. 3Add the salt last and knead until a smooth dough forms.
4. 4Divide the dough into three parts for different flavors.
5. 5Mix rosemary into one part, pecorino cheese and black pepper into the second, and turmeric (with a pinch of black pepper) into the third.
6. 6Shape each flavored dough into a ball.
7. 7Sprinkle semolina flour onto a tray or baking sheet.
8. 8Place the dough balls spaced apart on the tray, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for about 50 minutes.
9. 9After resting, sprinkle more semolina flour on each dough ball.
10. 10Cut the dough into strips using a dough scraper.
11. 11Stretch each strip gently to form breadsticks.
12. 12Arrange the breadsticks on a baking sheet.
13. 13Bake in a ventilated oven at 190°C (375°F) for about 15 minutes, checking for doneness.
14. 14Let the breadsticks cool before serving.