Garlic Breadsticks (Printable Version)
Golden breadsticks infused with garlic and brushed with butter for the perfect Italian appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons instant yeast
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
05 - 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Garlic Butter Topping
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
# How-To:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Pour in the warm water and olive oil, stirring until a shaggy dough comes together.
02 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead firmly for 6 to 8 minutes, until the dough is smooth, supple, and springs back when pressed.
03 - Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rest in a warm draft-free spot for 45 to 60 minutes until doubled in volume.
04 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a half-sheet baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
05 - Gently punch down the risen dough to release trapped air. Divide it into 12 equal portions and roll each into a slender rope about 7 to 8 inches long. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet with even spacing.
06 - Loosely cover the shaped breadsticks with a clean towel and allow them to puff up for 15 minutes.
07 - Bake on the center rack for 12 to 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the breadsticks are deeply golden brown on top.
08 - While the breadsticks bake, stir together the melted unsalted butter, finely minced garlic, dried parsley, garlic powder, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
09 - As soon as the breadsticks come out of the oven, brush them generously on all sides with the garlic butter mixture. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste like something from a restaurant but require zero special skills or equipment to pull off.
- The garlic butter soaks into every crevice and makes the entire house smell incredible while they bake.
02 -
- If your kitchen is cold, turn the oven on for one minute then shut it off and place the covered dough inside, creating a warm environment that speeds up rising.
- Overbrushing the garlic butter sounds impossible but too much can make the bottoms soggy, so aim for a generous but even coat.
03 -
- Weigh your flour with a kitchen scale if you have one, because measuring by cup can vary by as much as thirty grams and that difference turns perfect dough into a sticky mess.
- Let the garlic butter sit for five minutes before brushing so the raw garlic mellows slightly and the flavors meld together beautifully.