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Judy John

Simple Breadsticks Recipe

This simple breadsticks recipe creates buttery golden breadsticks with chewy centers and crisp edges using easy pantry ingredients and beginner-friendly steps.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Breadstick Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for shaping
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm water not hot
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry Brush
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Freezer
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and olive oil inside a large mixing bowl thoroughly.
  2. Add flour and salt while mixing into soft slightly sticky dough carefully together.
  3. Knead dough until smooth elastic texture forms without dry patches remaining anywhere visible.
  4. Cover dough and let it rise until doubled beautifully in size and softness.
  5. Roll dough flat and cut evenly into long breadstick strips using cutter carefully.
  6. Arrange strips onto baking sheet and brush tops using melted butter generously everywhere.
  7. Sprinkle garlic powder and parmesan evenly before baking until golden crisp around edges.

Notes

Bake slightly less for softer chewy breadsticks or longer for crispier edges and crunch. Freeze cooled breadsticks tightly wrapped for quick dinners later anytime. Handle risen dough gently to maintain airy texture while shaping strips evenly. Add Italian herbs, cheddar cheese, or chili flakes for flavor customization. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for three days safely.