Garlic Breadsticks


Love bread?  Love garlic? Oh good, me too.  I think we'll get along fine.

As far as I'm concerned, these breadsticks should be able to save you from ever having to step foot in a particular "Italian" chain restaurant again. You can even offer to grate fresh Parmesan for your family members if you want to kick up the illusion. :)

I love that there is just one rising step in this recipe, making these speedy to whip up before dinner.  

Soft Breadsticks with Garlic Butter  (adapted from this recipe)

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/4 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (1 package)
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Directions:
  1. In large mixing bowl, add water, oil, honey, and yeast; mix to combine and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes or until yeast starts to foam. Add flour, basil and salt.
  2. Using the dough hook on a stand mixer, knead the dough for about 5 minutes. The dough should form a ball and "clean" the sides of the bowl. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
  3. Turn the dough on to a lightly floured surface and divide into 18 portions*. Roll each portion into a ball and then make a rope about 9" long. Place the ropes on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets; cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm area for about 40 minutes or until double in size.
  4. Sprinkle breadsticks with parmesan and bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Combine the butter and the garlic powder and brush on warm breadsticks.
*I froze half my dough for later.
**Leftover breadsticks reheat well in a warm (250 degrees F) oven for 10 minutes.




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Comments

your garlic breadsticks are making me hungry...hmmm doesn't seem too difficult to make too. Lovely blog! And thanks for visiting mine. God bless you!
Jen said…
These look delish! I am going to try them soon!!!

~Jen @ http://pinstripestopearls.blogspot.com/
Unknown said…
These look SO YUMMY!!! Spotted the pic on Tasty Tuesdays and couldn't resist popping over! :) Thanks for sharing your recipe!
wow reading these blogs from tasty tuesday really has me wishing I were good at cooking! Found you on FTLOB! Hope you will check out ours!
-tiffanie
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Shauna K said…
my mouth is watering... enough said ;)
Heather Anne said…
We love to do Italian night and turn up the Dean Martin love song CD to drive the children crazy - your bread sticks look like the perfect go-along! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I'll give it a try Saturday with stuffed shells.
AnnaLee said…
I have tried many bread and roll recipes over the years, but these breadsticks are the best I have ever eaten. Light as air, tender and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly as written and the dough was perfect and easy to work with. My family devoured them. Give this recipe a try and you will not be disappointed.
Sara B. said…
So glad you liked them, AnnaLee!

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