Step 1

Place 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl or cup.

Step 2

Sprinkle in yeast. Set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour yeast water into the bowl of a mixer.

Step 4

Add flour, butter, sugar, fine salt and 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water.

Step 5

Mix with the paddle attachment until a slightly sticky dough forms, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove dough from mixer and place on a floured surface.

Step 7

Knead dough by hand until very smooth and soft, about 3 minutes. Do not over knead.

Step 8

Roll dough into a 2-foot-long log. Cut into sixteen 1 1/2-inch long pieces.

Step 9

Knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7-inch long breadstick.

Step 10

Arrange breadstick on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Step 11

Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.

Step 12

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 13

Brush breadsticks with about 1/2 of melted butter or margaine.

Step 14

Sprinkle with Kosher salt.

Step 15

Place in preheated oven and bake until lightly golden, about 15 minutes.

Step 16

Remove from oven.

Step 17

Brush breadsticks with remaining butter or margarine.

Step 18

Sprinkle with coarse salt.

Step 19

Serve warm.