Add water and yeast to a large bowl and whisk together. Add salt, sugar, olive oil and flour. Mix with a spoon or dough whisk to make a thick shaggy dough.
Cover and let rise 2-3 hours at room temperature.
Scrape dough out of bowl onto a floured countertop and shape into a smooth ball. Let sit for about 15 minutes, then gently pat and stretch dough into a roughly 5×8-inch rectangle.
Use a bench scraper to cut into 12 strips width-wise (cut into half first, then each of those halves in half again, and then each quarter into 3 strips).
Transfer dough strips to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, stretching them gently to be even in size (about 12 inches long). Cover loosely and let rise while you preheat oven to 400°F.
Brush breadsticks lightly with olive oil and bake until edges start to turn golden brown, 18-20 minutes.
Whisk together melted butter with garlic powder, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of coarse salt. Brush over breadsticks while still warm.
Breadsticks are best enjoyed within a few hours of baking, but will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.
Notes
- This recipe makes two 14-inch pizzas.
- After its initial rise, this no-knead pizza dough can be stored in the fridge for up to a week before using. Let chilled dough come to room temperature before rolling.
- Nutritional information is for crust only.
Calories: 173kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 419mg, Potassium: 37mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 120IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 2mg