The Best Breadsticks Recipe
The perfect mashup of my pizza dough and garlic knots, my breadsticks are the perfect combination of soft, chewy bread and lip-smacking garlic butter. They’re so flavorful and savory, you’re going to want to serve them with every meal (I suggest starting with my baked ziti or lasagna 😉).This breadsticks recipe is simple and approachable. You need just a few ingredients, you don’t need a mixer, and you spend only five minutes kneading. Just a bit of effort (and a little patience for the dough to rise), and you’ll have golden brown breadsticks that beat anything you’ve ever bought at the store. Or tasted at Olive Garden. Serve them au naturel, or with plenty of marinara sauce for dipping. Let’s get to it!
What You Need
My breadsticks recipe starts out with a simple yeast dough and finishes with garlic butter for a subtle but rich flavor. Here’s what you need:
Yeast. You can use either active dry or instant yeast. I prefer active dry, but if you want to use instant, you can do so by following the instructions for my garlic knots. Sugar. Sugar feeds the yeast in these breadsticks and adds flavor. Don’t worry, this small amount won’t make the bread sweet, but it will help to make it soft and tender. Olive oil. The main fat in our breadsticks is olive oil. This tenderizes the breadsticks and prevents them from becoming dense. In a pinch, vegetable or canola oil will work. Bread flour. I recommend bread flour for a chewier breadstick. You can substitute all-purpose flour instead, but just know that your breadsticks will come out softer and fluffier. Butter. Once the breadsticks come out of the oven, you’ll brush them with garlic butter. Use unsalted butter since we are adding salt ourselves. Garlic. I add just a little garlic powder to the dough of my breadsticks, and the rest goes in the butter. You can omit this if you don’t want garlic breadsticks. Parsley. I add parsley to my butter for freshness and a slightly herby bite. This isn’t overpowering, and it complements the garlic and parmesan nicely. You could also use basil or oregano. Grated parmesan cheese. Adding this on top is optional, but it gives the breadsticks an extra savory taste. I suggest adding it!
SAM’S TIP: This breadsticks recipe can be made in a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, but I find it to be easier to do by hand. Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!
How to Make Homemade Breadsticks
SAM’S TIP: If your yeast doesn’t foam, you will need to redo step 1. Always check to make sure your yeast hasn’t expired before using it, and make sure to heat your water to the proper temperature before adding the yeast. Enjoy!
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