Best 18 Bread Sticks Recipes

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Bread sticks, also known as grissini, are crispy and flavorful breadsticks that originated in Italy. They are a popular appetizer, snack, and accompaniment to various dishes. With their versatile nature, bread sticks can be plain or infused with herbs, cheese, and spices, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect bread sticks. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of shaping and baking, we'll provide all the essential tips and techniques to help you achieve golden brown, crispy bread sticks that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!

SUPER FLUFFY BREAD STICKS



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Just as good if not better than the Olive Garden's®! We absolutely love these! Fun to make and eat!

Provided by luckoftheIrish

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons white sugar
¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (105 to115 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon warm water (105 to115 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
3 cups bread flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Dissolve sugar and yeast in 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix 2 tablespoons butter into flour mixture until incorporated. Pour yeast mixture into flour mixture and knead dough using the dough hook attachment until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  • Place dough in a container and cover container with a towel or plastic wrap; let stand until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Divide dough into 2-ounce portions and roll into 7-inch long sticks. Arrange sticks on the prepared baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap and let stand until dough doubles in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until breadsticks are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Brush each breadstick using 2 tablespoons melted butter; top with garlic salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 592.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

PERFECT SOURDOUGH BREAD STICKS



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These sourdough bread sticks can be made to fit any meal by topping them with different spices. They make a beautiful and tasty addition to soups and salads and are easily frozen to keep around for any time.

Provided by Devils Cook

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons white sugar, divided
1 cup warm water, or more as needed
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sourdough starter
1 egg, separated
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with water until dissolved. Add yeast and let sit until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix remaining sugar, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Combine sourdough starter and egg yolk in a separate bowl. Whisk egg white lightly and reserve in the refrigerator.
  • Pour yeast and sourdough mixtures over the flour mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until dough starts to form and all dry ingredients are incorporated. Turn out onto a work surface and knead into a smooth ball.
  • Spray the inside of the bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in the bowl and cover with a cloth. Let rise for 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough and divide into 12 portions. Roll out into small balls; shape into 3- to 4-inch-long sticks. Divide bread sticks between 2 greased or nonstick pans. Cover with cloths and let rest for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove 1 pan at a time and brush tops with egg white. Continue baking until medium brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 205.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

WITCH'S FINGER BREAD STICKS WITH MAPLE MUSTARD DIP



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Bread     Mustard     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Halloween     Almond     Fall     Maple Syrup     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 dozen fingers and 1 1/4 cups dip

Number Of Ingredients 17

For dough:
1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
For fingers:
10 drops green food coloring
48 sliced almonds or peanut halves
8 drops red food coloring, diluted with 1/4 teaspoon water
1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
1/2 tablespoon pretzel salt or coarse sea salt
For dip:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup coarse-grain Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup or mild honey
Special equpment: Stand mixer with paddle attachment and dough hook; 1 or 2 small paintbrushes

Steps:

  • For dough:
  • Stir together water, sugar, and yeast in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until sugar is dissolved; let stand until yeast bubbles, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat in 1 cup of flour on low speed until combined.
  • Clean dough from paddle, then attach dough hook. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 2 1/2 cups flour to mixture and beat until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl, about 3 minutes. (If dough is too sticky, add enough of 1/2 cup remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough is no longer sticky.)
  • Oil a large bowl and transfer dough to bowl, then turn dough over to coat it with oil. Cover bowl with a dry towel, then let dough rise in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until it is double in size, about 1 hour.
  • For fingers:
  • While dough is rising, place green food coloring in a small bowl, and using a paintbrush, paint one side of the almond slices or the rounded side of the peanut halves.
  • Heat oven to 450°F with rack in middle. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Divide dough into quarters. Work with 1 piece at a time, and keep remaining dough covered.
  • Roll one quarter into a 12-inch log, then cut it into 12 (1-inch) pieces.
  • Dust work surface with additional flour, if necessary, to facilitate rolling. Roll and stretch each piece into a craggy 5-inch "finger." Transfer fingers to baking sheets and let stand at warm room temperature, loosely covered with a smooth kitchen towel, until fingers are slightly puffed, 15 minutes.
  • Pinch top of fingers to look like knuckles, then lightly score each knuckle with a sharp knife.
  • Brush fingers with egg wash, then press on nails. With cleaned paintbrush, dab a little red color around the cuticles. Sprinkle fingers all over with pretzel or coarse sea salt.
  • Bake fingers until deep golden, about 15 minutes (form more fingers while first batch is baking). Transfer to a rack to cool.
  • Repeat forming and baking in batches with remaining dough.
  • For dip:
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, and maple syrup until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

PAULA'S BREAD STICKS



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I make these bread sticks by the hundreds every year and my kids take them to school for snacks. The dough can be made in the bread machine, or you can double it and make it in a stand mixer.

Provided by Paula Strafuss

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ⅓ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons dry milk powder
2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle; press Start. Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When dough cycle is complete, remove dough to a lightly oiled surface. Divide dough up into 18 pieces. Roll each piece on an oiled board, from center of piece to the outside edges to form bread sticks. Place bread sticks at least 1 inch apart on the prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BREAD STICKS



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Soft bread sticks from frozen dinner roll dough. These are similar to what many restaurants serve.

Provided by Andrew Chin

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 57m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated dinner roll dough
¼ cup margarine, melted
1 tablespoon garlic salt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Lightly grease one large baking sheet.
  • Divide each roll in half. Roll dough between hands to make a 4-inch long stick. Place sticks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with egg white or melted butter or margarine. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese or sesame seeds. Cover and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Do not overbake as these burn easily on the bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 815.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CAYENNE CORN BREAD STICKS



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Categories     Bread     Cheese     Dairy     Bake     Super Bowl     Cornmeal     Hot Pepper     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 cup (or more) buttermilk, room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled
1 egg
1 cup (about 4 ounces) lightly packed grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush cast-iron corn stick molds with vegetable oil and place in oven. Mix yellow cornmeal, unbleached flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cayenne pepper in large bowl. Whisk 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, butter and egg in small bowl. Mix into dry ingredients. Stir in grated cheddar cheese. Add more buttermilk if necessary to thin to just pourable consistency. Fill corn stick molds with batter. Bake corn sticks until tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Using tip of small sharp knife, gently lift corn sticks from molds. Serve warm.

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD STICKS



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My family loves this bread which goes well with any Italian dish and as an added plus the dough makes a great pizza crust.

Provided by Karen Caudle

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp yeast (or 1 packet)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 c warm water (120-130 degrees)
1 Tbsp oil
TOPPING
1/4-1/3 c prepared italian salad dressing
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1/4 tsp thyme, dried
dash(es) pepper
1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c shreded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast sugar and salt. Add water and oil to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • 2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
  • 3. While dough is rising combine the remaining ingredient EXCEPT for mozzarella cheese.
  • 4. Punch dough down; place on a greased 12-inch pizza pan and pat into a 12-inch circle. Brush with salad dressing and sprinkle seasoning mixture mozzarella cheese.
  • 5. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into sticks and serve warm.

BANANA BREAD STICKS



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This recipe originated from someone at CD Kitchens, but as usual I changed it to suit my tastes. I doubled the recipe. Basically what you're doing here is making Banana Bread, cutting it in pieces and baking it again, much like you would biscotti. It took longer then I anticipated to bake these the second time. I ended up leaving them in the oven for 3 hours, then I turned the oven off and left them in there over night. They were very crispy by the next morning. I coated them with a chocolate glaze. These are different from biscotti in that they are not as dense.

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 loaves, 24-29 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup light oil
2 eggs (I used EnerG egg replacer)
2 cups mashed bananas
1/2 cup nuts (roasted, chopped and optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or other flavor optional)
3 1/4 cups spelt flour (or unbleached)
3 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F If you've decided to use them, roast your nuts for 7-10 minutes. Remove and cool.
  • Grease two medium loaf pans.
  • Mash the bananas and set aside.
  • Chop the nuts (I used macadamia nuts), set aside.
  • Put the flour, baking powder and baking soda in your food processor and mix to incorporate. Put in a large bowl.
  • Put the brown sugar and oil in the bowl of the food processor and combine. Add the eggs or egg replacer. Process until combined. Add the vanilla and give it a couple more pulses. Add the mashed banana.
  • Pulse once to combine.
  • Add the chopped nuts to the flour mixture and mix them to coat.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry until just combined. Don't over mix.
  • Divide between the two loaf pans.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until the loaves are done.
  • I found 40 minutes was sufficient, but it may vary for different ovens. I used a wooden kabob stick to test my loaves. Once the stick came out clean I removed the loaves from the oven.
  • Turn the stove temperature down to 200°F.
  • Cool the banana bread in the loaf pans for about 15 minutes then turn them out onto metal racks and cool.
  • Make sure they are cold before you cut them as they will fall apart.
  • Using a serrated knife, cut each loaf in about 1 inch slices, then cut the slices in half so they resemble a biscotti cookie.
  • I placed them cut side down on a metal cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake for at least another hour. I found that more time is needed. Be patient it might take a while.
  • The slices should be hard and crunchy when finished. Store in a tightly covered container. I'm going to glaze these with chocolate. :0).

JUNIPER GRISSINI (LONG CRISPY BREAD STICKS)



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This recipe appeared in "Food & Wine" magazine and is by Mario Batali. He makes these with myrtle, but crushed juniper berries make a great substitute. They go especially well with soup.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Breads

Time 2h15m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen bread sticks

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup water
2 cups flour (plus more for dusting)
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 ounce yeast (1 package)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed or 1/2 teaspoon juniper berries, ground
1 tablespoon kosher salt
cayenne pepper, for dusting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together water, 1/2 cup flour, honey and yeast; let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, olive oil, juniper berries, and salt; knead on a floured surface for form a smooth dough.
  • Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover; let sit until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F; line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Punch down dough and divide into 4 equal pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a 6x10 inch rectangle; cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips.
  • Arrange strips on prepared baking sheet and dust with cayenne pepper; let stand until they puff up, about 15 minutes.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Let cool and crisp before serving.

BUTTERY BREAD STICKS



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I found this on the Hillbilly Housewife website. We love bread sticks and this is fairly simple. So far have tried it once and they were good. They weren't that pretty but tasted as good as getting take out.

Provided by Queen Puff

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 14 bread sticks, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup margarine (1 stick)
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (approximately)

Steps:

  • Place the margarine in a 9 x 13 rectangular pan and place in a 425 degree oven to melt the margarine.
  • Meanwhile combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Using a fork to stir, gradually mix in the milk. Add a little more milk if needed.
  • Stir up the dough until it is cohesive and forms a soft ball. Coat the ball with flour if it seems sticky.
  • Rip off a sheet of waxed paper and pat or roll the dough out on top of the wax paper. Make a roughly regtangular shape to fit the hot pan.
  • Remove the hot pan from oven once margarine is melted. Gently place the large sheet of dough into the pan, overtop the hot margarine, being very careful not to burn yourself.
  • Next, use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough in thin strips, as well as down the middle if desired. The margagine will ooze up between the sticks. You may sprinkle Parmesan cheese on at this time if you like--or add garlic salt or garlic powder to the butter before adding the dough.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes. They will bake up golden brown, crunchy on the outside and soft in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 286.6, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.2

BACON WRAPPED SESAME BREAD STICKS



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Bacon rules! My grandparents had pigs on their farm when I was growing up. They always cured their own meats and made homemade jams, jelly and preserves. These snacks remind me of home. These babies will keep you coming back for more. Quick, easy and darn tasty! Cooking with Passion, sw:)

Provided by Sherri Williams

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 oz ready bacon (i used sgardale ready bacon)
16 small sesame bread sticks
2 oz goat cheese
1-2 oz jam (i used lauries's strawberry...(use your fav)
1/3 c praline maple syrup (use your fav)
1 oz chpped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. gather ingredients. mix goat cheese and jam together in a small mixing bowl
  • 2. spread goat cheese mixture on breadsticks. wrap 2 ready made bacon strips around breadsticks
  • 3. bake bacon wrapped bread sticks in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes or until bacon is crispy
  • 4. remove from oven and drizzle with syrup. top with pecans. enjoy!

CORN FLAKE GARLIC BREAD STICKS



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These bread sticks are a little different than the ones without corn flakes... and they are very good! People think you have been slaving away.... but....only you need to know how simple and easy these are to make... SSHHHHHH... Our Secret! This is another Kellogg's site recipe. *** Sometimes, I make the bread sticks and...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can(s) refrigerator biscuits (your choice)
1/4 c milk
1/2 c corn flakes (crushed)
garlic salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • 2. Cut biscuits in half, shape into 6 inch sticks by rolling with palms of your hands.
  • 3. One at a time, dip the sticks into the milk, then roll in the crushed corn flakes. Sprinkle each stick with garlic salt. Place on a baking sheet that has been buttered (about 1-inch apart).
  • 4. Bake for about 7-10 minutes.

YUMMY BREAD STICKS



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These bread sticks are so DELICIOUS! They are are moist and very easy to make. They go great with pastas, soups, or just about anything. The butter on the bottom of the pan makes a huge difference. Don't substitute it for spray!

Provided by allierowe29

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 30m

Yield 18 bread sticks

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons dry yeast
3 cups warm water
4 tablespoons sugar
6 cups flour
garlic powder
parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Soften yeast in 1/2 cup of the water.
  • In a mixing bowl or bread mixer, add rest of water, salt, sugar, and flour.
  • Mix to a workable state. Knead to a nice consistency.
  • Melt butter and cover bottom of cookie sheet generously with butter (no substitutes). 5.Sprinkle with garlic powder.
  • Roll out dough in baking sheet.
  • Rub with butter and sprinkle parmesan cheese ( I like to add more garlic powder and Italian seasonings at this point).
  • With a pizza cutter, cut into 1 inch strips longways, then cut them in half the opposite direction.
  • Let rise for 20 minutes.
  • Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes.
  • May be served warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.2, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 14, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 4.9

FAIL-PROOF PIZZA DOUGH & CHEESY GARLIC BREAD STICKS RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by markemilw

Number Of Ingredients 14

PIZZA DOUGH:
1 cup warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
3 cups bread flour (give or take 1/2 cup)
CHEESE GARLIC BREAD STICKS:
1/2 recipe Fail-Proof Pizza Dough from above
2 tablespoons softened salted butter
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 pound grated mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • PIZZA DOUGH: In a large mixing bowl, preferably that of a stand mixer, stir yeast and honey into warm water. Sit for 5 to 10 minutes or until bubbles form and mixture starts to foam. This tells you that the yeast is alive and kicking. Pour in salt, oil and half the flour and mix. Once that flour is incorporated, start adding flour in bit by bit until you get the pizza dough to the consistency you want: slightly tacky, but when you touch it it doesn't stick to your hands. Once you reach this stage, turn the mixer on high to knead for 6 minutes. Turn a timer on and walk away! Resist the temptation to stop earlier than 6 minutes! That seems to be the magical number. The dough should be smooth and easy to work with and the bowl should be clean! Lightly grease the bowl & the dough so it doesn't dry out, cover with plastic wrap and let it rise 1to 2 hours. CHEESY GARLIC BREAD STICKS: Preheat oven to 500°F with pizza stone inside. Mix butter and garlic in a small bowl and set aside. Spread pizza dough out into a 12-inch circle on parchment paper. (This makes it easier to transfer to the pizza stone.) Spread the butter and garlic mixture over dough and top with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Top with a light sprinkling of salt and pepper, if desired. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Remove from oven and cool 1 to 2 minutes before cutting. Serve hot, with marinara.

TWISTY SISTA' BREAD STICKS



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These breadsticks make your kitchen smell amazing while baking. They turn out crisp, yet soft on the inside. I used the roasted garlic, and loved the subtle flavor. Next time, I may add a bit more though. I can't wait to serve these alongside some pasta or with a nice salad. They're delicious!

Provided by Gina Davis

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

ROASTED GARLIC
1 large head of garlic, cut top off to expose cloves lightly salt and pepper and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; place in small baking dish or pan cover with foil and bake at 375 degree for 40 minutes
DOUGH
1 c warm water (110 to 115 degree)
1/2 warm milk
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (you can use rapid rise just reduce your raise times)
1 Tbsp sugar
3 1/2-4 c bread flour or all-purpose
2 Tbsp roasted garlic; can also substitute minced garlic
1 Tbsp fresh basil or 2 tbsp dried
2 Tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
coarse salt (i use kosher)
fresh coarse ground black pepper
TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL)
1/2 stick butter, melted
shredded cheese (use what you like)
sesame seeds
poppy seeds
anything you like on bread sticks

Steps:

  • 1. Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a hook attachment, combine the sugar, yeast, warm water and warm milk. I just add my milk and water together and warm in microwave for about 25 seconds. You want your liquids at 110 to 120 degree. (You can use 1 1/2 water if you do not want to use any milk product.) Stir it around and then let sit for 5 minutes or until the yeast is foamy and dissolved. (If your yeast does not bloom you might want to start again this means it died somewhere along the way.)
  • 2. Once yeast has bloomed add olive oil and give it a quick stir.
  • 3. Add flour, salt, garlic and basil. Mix by hand or with dough hook for 1 minute. Once it is all combined mix by hand or with your dough hook for 7 minutes. If dough is wet add a couple of tablespoons of flour at a time util it pulls together. It will be soft and tacky but not super sticky. (It will stick to your hands but pull off clean.) Dough will slowly spring back when poked with finger.
  • 4. Spray or oil a large bowl with cooking spray or oil. Shape dough into a ball and place in mixing bowl. Spray dough with cooking spray or rub with oil. (I use Pam Olive Oil Spray.) Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm draft-free spot until doubled in size (this takes 1 - 2 hours). If in question mark the outside of your bowl with a marker and that gives you a starting point.
  • 5. Once dough has doubled punch it down to release the air (just make a fist and push into dough 2 to 3 times). Divide the dough into two equal balls and let rest in separate bowls or on the counter top covered with a towel for 10 minutes.
  • 6. Preheat oven to 375 degree. Line a large baking sheets with parchment paper or you can use silicone baking mats you can also spray lightly with cooking spray or dust lightly with cornmeal. Just set the pans to side.
  • 7. Take balls of dough and pat or roll it out into roughly a 6x10 rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  • 8. Top each rectangle with melted butter, salt and cracked pepper. Using a pizza cutter or very sharp knife, cut rectangles into long strips about 1.5 inches in width. Then, twist each strip (I have found the easiest way to do this is to just use the palm of your hand and roll in opposite directions on the counter top). Or you can just leave them un-twisted :)
  • 9. Once bread stick are twisted place on prepared baking sheet sprinkle with salt and pepper and let rest for 10 minutes
  • 10. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 15 - 18 minutes. Remove from oven and push the bread sticks together and top with your cheeses and toppings. Return to oven for 4 - 6 minutes until cheese is nice and melted. Don't want toppings? Just bake for 20 - 25 minutes and brush with butter when done.
  • 11. I am sorry I can not tell you how these keep as leftovers they never make it past the dinner table except in someones belly lol.

STUFFED FOCACCIA BREAD STICKS



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A MUST try make if you can. Loaded, loaded with flavor, and the dough is so tender, not tough like pizza dough. You can make small ones for appetizers, or large like I did for meal size. Prep time includes time for dough to mix, rest and rise.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories     Pizza

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOCACCIA BREAD MACHINE DOUGH RECIPE
3 c flour
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp powdered milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dried italian season
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp cracked black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 c water 80°
2 tsp active dry yeast
STUFFING
2 pkg italian sausage links, casing removed
12-16 oz bruschetta jack cheese
3/4 c spaghetti sauce, approx
TOPPING
1/3 c garlic infused olive oil
4 oz parmesan cheese, grated
**red pepper flakes, opt
coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • 1. For bread machine, place wet ingredients in bread pan, add yeast and dissolve, place dry ingredients in and use DOUGH ONLY cycle.
  • 2. Take sausage out of casing and brown and break up as it is cooking. If it is too chunky after cooking, place in food processor and pulse till small crumbles. Dab excess oil off with a paper towel. Add just enough pasta sauce to make it moist, but NOT runny or soupy.
  • 3. Grate Bruschetta Jack cheese. You could also use mozzarella or provolone or any flavorful Italian melting cheese.
  • 4. Once dough has finish cycle, rested and risen, take out and roll into a log. Cut into 8 even amounts.
  • 5. On a lightly floured surface roll dough out to a very thin rectangle shape, (approx. 8-10" by 6" wide, dough will stretch to tuck over and under) place cheese and sausage in center leaving room on each end and along sides. Stretch dough over stuffing and tuck in and roll into log. Seal both ends and tuck under. Place seam side down on parchment paper lined baking sheet, make sure to spray parchment paper with spray oil.
  • 6. Repeat, and place each bread stick slightly apart, they will rise slightly while cooking.
  • 7. Brush each with garlic infused olive oil, sprinkle on grated parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired. Lightly sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  • 8. Bake 400° for 23 minutes till light brown. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.

BREAD STICKS



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You'll be one crowd-pleaser when you put these bread sticks on the table! The recipe makes a ton... and they'll likely all get gobbled right up. Terrific served with pasta.

Provided by Leslie Bengochea

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pkg quick rise yeast
1 1/2 c warm water
1 1/2 c warm beer of choice
1 1/2 c oil
8 c flour
1/2 c parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp garlic salt

Steps:

  • 1. disolve yeast in warm water
  • 2. add beer and oil, mix well
  • 3. add flour one cup at a time and mix well. Mix last cup with hands and kneed well
  • 4. let dough raise until doubles (usually 1/2 hour)
  • 5. roll out breadsticks to you size liking, dip in parm/garlic mix and bake
  • 6. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until golden brown :) Enjoy hot or cooled !

BANANA BREAD STICKS FOR BABY



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Make and share this Banana Bread Sticks For Baby recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Breads

Time 2h5m

Yield 24 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana
1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until smooth and pour into a greased loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour at 350.
  • Cool and remove from pan.
  • Cut into sticks the size of your fingers and put on a cookies sheet and bake for 1 more hour at 150, or until the sticks are stiff.

Tips:

  • For crispy breadsticks, use a combination of all-purpose and bread flour. Bread flour has a higher protein content, which helps the breadsticks develop a strong crust.
  • If you don't have bread flour, you can use all-purpose flour. However, your breadsticks may not be as crispy.
  • Be sure to knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help the breadsticks develop a chewy texture.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will help the breadsticks develop a light and airy texture.
  • Brush the breadsticks with olive oil before baking. This will help them brown and crisp.
  • Bake the breadsticks in a preheated oven until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

Breadsticks are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as marinara, pesto, or olive oil. Breadsticks can also be used to make sandwiches or wraps. With so many different ways to enjoy them, breadsticks are sure to become a favorite in your home.

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