Juniper Grissini (Long Crispy Bread Sticks) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
2 cups flour (plus more for dusting)
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 ounce yeast (1 package)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed or 1/2 teaspoon juniper berries, ground
1 tablespoon kosher salt
cayenne pepper, for dusting

Preparation

In a large bowl, stir together water, 1/2 cup flour, honey and yeast; let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, olive oil, juniper berries, and salt; knead on a floured surface for form a smooth dough.
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover; let sit until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F; line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Punch down dough and divide into 4 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a 6x10 inch rectangle; cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips.
Arrange strips on prepared baking sheet and dust with cayenne pepper; let stand until they puff up, about 15 minutes.
Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Let cool and crisp before serving.