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Homemade Breadsticks Recipe

Homemade Breadsticks Recipe
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These homemade breadsticks are soft, flavorful, and perfect for serving as an appetizer or side. Made with simple ingredients including olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning, they’re easy to prepare and bake until golden, then brushed with a delicious garlic butter topping. Great alongside soups, salads, or your favorite pasta dishes.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110-115° F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 – 4½ cups (480g – 540g) all-purpose flour

Topping Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a stand mixer bowl or large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Whisk and let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy. If no foam, restart with fresh yeast.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add olive oil, salt, and 4 cups flour. Mix on low with paddle attachment until combined.
  3. Knead the Dough: Switch to dough hook and knead on low for 8 minutes until dough pulls from bowl sides and is slightly sticky. Add additional flour a tablespoon at a time if too sticky, avoiding too much to keep softness.
  4. First Rise: Transfer dough to lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat, cover with towel or plastic wrap, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled.
  5. Prepare for Shaping: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead gently to release air bubbles.
  6. Divide Dough: Cut dough into 16 equal pieces by first dividing into 4, then each into 4.
  7. Shape Breadsticks: Roll each piece into 8-inch ropes on lightly floured surface, spacing them at least ½ inch apart on baking sheets.
  8. Second Rise: Cover breadsticks lightly with kitchen towels or plastic wrap and let rise 15 minutes.
  9. Preheat Oven: During second rise, preheat oven to 400° F (200° C).
  10. Bake: Bake breadsticks for 15-20 minutes until tops are lightly golden. Rotate pans halfway for even baking.
  11. Prepare Topping: Melt butter, whisk in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and sea salt.
  12. Brush Breadsticks: Brush warm breadsticks immediately after baking with garlic butter mixture.
  13. Serve: Serve warm, optionally with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Use warm water between 110-115°F to activate yeast properly.
  • If the dough is too sticky during kneading, add flour gradually but avoid too much to keep breadsticks soft.
  • You can use either instant yeast or active dry yeast; activate active dry yeast by blooming it in warm water first.
  • Ensure breadsticks have enough space on baking sheets to expand while baking.
  • Brush breadsticks immediately after baking for best flavor absorption.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat to refresh.

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