How to Make Breadsticks - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the air, and when it comes to homemade bread, breadsticks are one of the simplest and most satisfying treats to make. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer for a dinner party, alongside a bowl of soup for a cozy night in, or just as a snack for yourself, these crispy, chewy, and flavorful breadsticks are sure to be a hit every time.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white sugar, divided
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water, divided
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 servings

  • Dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat flour, oil, egg, salt, remaining sugar, and remaining warm water into yeast mixture until smooth, adding more flour if needed to form a soft dough. Turn dough onto a floured work surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to cover completely with oil. Cover bowl with a damp towel and place in a warm area until dough is doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
  • Grease a baking sheet.
  • Punch dough down and turn onto a floured work surface. Divide dough into 18 pieces and shape each into a 6-inch rope. Arrange dough pieces on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart; cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 25 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove cover from dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Whisk butter and garlic salt together in a bowl; brush over each breadstick. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each.
  • Nutrition

    143 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 32mg