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Homemade Breadsticks

Course Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword breadsticks-recipe, homemade-breadsticks
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 16 servings
Calories 192kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2-5 cups bread flour or all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 0.25 oz packet rapid rise yeast
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp white distilled vinegar
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp dry Italian seasoning additional as needed
  • 2-4 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed, sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
  • In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add water and yogurt, increase heat to medium high. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring constantly just until the mixture reaches 120°F-130°F. Remove from heat, add vinegar, mix well.
  • Add warm liquid to sifted dry ingredients in the bowl. Beat with electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed just until smooth.
  • Lower the speed of the mixer, switch to the dough hook. Gradually add 3 1/2 cups flour. Knead on medium speed just until dough isn't sticky and easy to handle, about 5 minutes. Add additional flour 1 tablespoon at a time (up to 1/2 cup total) only if sticky. The dough should pull away from the sides. 
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and turn to coat lightly with flour, kneading just until smooth and elastic. Grease mixing bowl, add dough back to bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let rise 45-60 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Breadsticks: Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 10 x 8-inch rectangle. Use a sharp knife to cut each rectangle into 8 (1-inch wide) strips. Stretch each strip to about 12 inches long, fold in half and twist several times, pinching both ends to seal. Place onto a lightly buttered baking sheet around 1-2 inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough strips.
  • Cover pan loosely with plastic wrap spritzed with cooking spray. Let rise in a warm draft free place for15-20 minutes or just until doubled in size.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix together melted butter, granulated garlic and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
  • Uncover breadsticks, brush the tops and sides with melted butter mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or at room temperature brushed with additional melted butter, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg