Best 8 Crunchy Breadsticks Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, crunchy breadsticks stand tall as a beloved snack, side dish, or appetizer. Their golden-brown exterior, studded with aromatic herbs and tantalizing seasonings, encases a soft and airy interior that yields to a satisfying snap with each bite. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or seeking a delightful accompaniment to your favorite soup or salad, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate crunchy breadstick recipe is an endeavor worth pursuing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BREADSTICKS (GRISSINI) RECIPE



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Classic crispy Italian bread sticks, great as a snack or for dipping. These are simple to make and taste just like they came from a restaurant!

Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ¾ cups (380 g) bread flour or all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon ((195 ml) warm water)
¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1¼ teaspoons fine salt
Olive oil (, melted butter, or water, for brushing)
Sesame seeds or Parmesan cheese (, for sprinkling)

Steps:

  • Using a mixer fitted with the dough hook, mix all ingredient on low speed until well combined, 2-3 minutes. Increase mixer speed to medium-low and mix for another 5 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for one hour at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Divide dough into 24 pieces, each weighing about 25g. Roll each piece into a log that is roughly 25cm long (or 30cm if you like them extra thin) and ½-1 cm wide, depending on how thick you want them. Keep in mind that they will expand during baking. Place on prepared baking sheets, allowing sufficient space between each stick. If you like, brush them with oil or water and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or sesame seeds.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden and crisp. While the first batch is baking, cover the other baking sheet with plastic wrap until it's ready to go into the oven.
  • Allow breadsticks to completely cool on a wire rack. They will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

CRUNCHY BREADSTICKS



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These thin, crisp breadsticks created in our Test Kitchen add a bit of elegance to a holiday dinner. Each bite is perfectly seasoned with thyme and coarse salt.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 breadsticks.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and shortening; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While processing, gradually add water until dough forms a ball., Transfer to a floured surface. Roll dough into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Cut into sixteen 10x1/2-in. strips. Twist each strip 4 times and place on baking sheets. Brush with oil. Combine coarse salt and thyme; sprinkle over breadsticks. , Bake at 350° until golden brown and crisp, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BREAD CRUST BREADSTICKS



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Celebrate food scraps with these crunchy breadsticks made from dressed-up bread crusts left over from your stuffing prep. Snack on them while you finish your holiday checklist or serve them to your guests as a pre-dinner nibble.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 to 8 cups stale bread crust trimmings
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drizzle the oil over the crusts in a large bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss gently until the crusts are evenly coated in the oil. Add the Parmesan and thyme and toss gently to combine. Spread the crusts out in an even layer on 2 baking sheets. Sprinkle any unstuck cheese and thyme over the crusts.
  • Bake, tossing about halfway, until the crusts are deep golden and crunchy, about 20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

CRISPY BREADSTICKS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon each fennel seeds, poppy seeds and sesame seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roll out an 11-ounce package refrigerated breadstick dough into a 16-by-8-inch rectangle. Cut into twelve 16-inch strips and twist into breadsticks. Brush with the oil mixture. Place on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets and bake in a 400 degrees F oven until golden, about 12 minutes.

KIM'S GARLIC BREADSTICKS



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These are great breadsticks to make. They taste great and are easy to make. If you are an Olive Garden® lover, then you will LOVE these.

Provided by Kimbers

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup warm water
4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups warm water
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons melted butter
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 15 minutes. Add flour, 1 1/4 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons softened butter, and 1 tablespoon salt; knead until dough is well mixed and soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Roll dough into a 2-foot log. Cut into 16 equal pieces, about 1 1/2 inches wide. Knead each piece and shape into a 6-inch breadstick. Arrange breadsticks on a baking sheet; let rise for about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix 3 tablespoons melted butter and garlic powder together in a bowl; brush onto breadsticks.
  • Bake breadsticks in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Immediately brush with remaining melted butter mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 523.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BREADSTICKS



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These taste soooo close to Olive Garden® breadsticks! So delicious! Goes well with pizza, pasta, and soup!

Provided by Kandilynn

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 142.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 173 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

BEST CRUNCHY BREADSTICKS



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These are a fantastic, light, crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth breadstick. I always serve them at dinner parties or showers.

Provided by mrsteacher22

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h50m

Yield 15-20 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup beer, warm
1/2 cup warm water
1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
3 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fennel seeds (optional)
1 egg
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Mix beer, water, and yeast- let sit until bubbles (about 10 minutes).
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, olive oil, and seeds. Combine with yeast mix with an electric mixer with a dough hook or knead by hand until smooth. DON'T OVERMIX! If dough is sticky add a little flour.
  • Place in oiled bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  • Preheat over to 425. Cover cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper and grease with cooking spray.
  • Flatten dough with rolling pin to 1" thick and cut into 1/2" thick strips.
  • Whisk cream and egg together, then brush over sticks.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 19.5, Sodium 123.8, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.3

CRISPY THIN BREADSTICKS



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Long and thin, these breadsticks can be dipped or eaten as is for a fun food addition to your table. Full Recipe: http://rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/1607

Provided by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 loaf rhodes bread dough, thawed but still cold
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
garlic bread, sprinkle to taste

Steps:

  • Cut loaf lengthwise into 8 pieces. Cut each piece in half making 16 breadsticks. (Can be cut into 32 pieces for very thin breadsticks.).
  • Roll and stretch each piece of dough to 15 inches in length. Place large sprayed baking sheets.
  • Brush breadsticks with butter. Sprinkle with Garlic Bread Sprinkle.
  • Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Remove wrap and bake at 375°F 12-15 minutes or until brown and crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.4, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 25.3

Tips:

  • Use a food processor fitted with a dough blade to quickly and easily knead the dough.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can knead the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it for at least 5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • For a crispier breadstick, brush the dough with olive oil before baking.
  • You can also sprinkle the breadsticks with your favorite seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning, before baking.
  • Breadsticks are best when served fresh, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

With their crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior, breadsticks are the perfect snack or appetizer. They're also easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give these breadsticks a try. You won't be disappointed!

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