Description
Delicious homemade breadsticks that are perfect for serving with soups and salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (80-90°F)
- 1 tsp dry active yeast
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 5 cups bread flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 tsp garlic salt (I used Lawr’ys brand)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I used the Kraft brand in a shaker)
- 1/3 cup canola oil (or any neutral-flavored oil)
- 1 grade AA egg
- 8 Tbsp salted butter (for brushing)
- 2 tsp garlic salt (for topping)
Instructions
- In a liquid measuring cup, proof the yeast. Combine 2 cups of warm water, 1 tsp of yeast, and 2 Tbsp of sugar. Let that sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add 5 cups of flour, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese. Mix together and make a well in the center. Add one egg, 1/3 cup of oil, and the proofed yeast mixture. Stir together with the dough hook until the dough comes together. Knead for 5 minutes.
- The dough will look very tacky and sticky, with greased hands shape the dough into a ball and oil the top and bowl well. Cover and allow the dough to rise until doubled (about 1 1/2-2 hours).
- After the dough has risen, it will be more elastic and easier to handle. Flour a large pastry mat with 1/4 cup of flour and transfer the dough onto the floured surface. Evenly divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Then cut each piece into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then roll out into a 7-inch breadstick, using more flour if needed.
- Line two sheet pans with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Place the breadsticks into the prepared pans and allow them to rise for 20 minutes. (Preheat the oven to 400°F, 15 minutes into the rise time).
- When the breadsticks have slightly risen bake them at 400° F for 8-10 minutes (the 7 or 8-minute mark if freezing).
- Meanwhile melt 8 Tbsp of salted butter. When the breadsticks are hot out of the oven brush them with melted butter and evenly sprinkle with 2 tsps of garlic salt before serving.
- Serve in a bread basket lined with a kitchen towel.
Notes
- Ensure that the water temperature is between 80°F and 90°F for optimal yeast activation.
- You can reduce garlic salt on top for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg