Breadsticks

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups warm water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil (I used olive oil)
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions
1.In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in 1 cup warm water. Add the oil, egg, salt, 2 cups flour, and remaining sugar and water. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
2.Punch the dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into 36 pieces. Shape each piece into a 6-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
3.Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.