Description
Enjoy warm, soft, and golden homemade breadsticks fresh from your oven. These irresistible breadsticks offer the perfect combination of a fluffy interior and a crispy golden crust, made with simple pantry ingredients. Customize them with garlic, herbs, or cheese for a delicious snack or side that’s great for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (around 110°F / 43°C)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Topping
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a bowl. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and optional garlic powder. Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead Until Smooth: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Breadsticks: Punch down the dough and divide into even portions. Roll each piece into long, thin sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space for expansion.
- Second Rise: Cover the shaped breadsticks loosely with a cloth and let them rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush the tops with melted butter or olive oil. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Final Touch: Remove from oven and brush again with melted butter. Sprinkle with herbs, parmesan, or garlic salt if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast and check expiration for best rise.
- Use just enough flour while kneading to prevent sticking but keep dough soft.
- Proof dough in a warm, not hot, spot to activate yeast properly.
- Aim for dough that is soft and slightly tacky but easy to handle.
- Brush breadsticks twice with butter to lock in moisture and enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg