Description
Make soft, chewy, restaurant-style breadsticks at home using this easy recipe, topped with rich garlic parmesan butter.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the risen dough gently. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long, thin stick, about 8 to 10 inches long. Place the breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- While the breadsticks bake, prepare the topping: In a small saucepan, melt the 1/4 cup of butter over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Once the breadsticks are out of the oven, immediately brush them generously with the garlic butter.
- Sprinkle the tops evenly with the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra cheesy breadsticks, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tops during the last 2 minutes of baking before applying the garlic butter.
- If you prefer a quicker rise, place the dough in a slightly warmed oven (turned off) to proof.
- You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours; let it come to room temperature before shaping.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15