Freezer Breadsticks
Elevate your bread game with these versatile and utterly irresistible Freezer Breadsticks! Designed for convenience and flavor, this recipe creates soft, golden breadsticks that can be baked fresh or frozen for later, making it a must-have for busy households. The dough is made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, ensuring a fluffy texture and homemade taste. A garlicky butter topping—enhanced with a sprinkle of dried parsley—adds a mouthwatering finish. Perfect as an accompaniment to soups, pastas, or salads, these breadsticks are ready in minutes when prepped ahead. Whether enjoyed piping hot out of the oven or baked straight from the freezer, these freezer-friendly breadsticks are your go-to side dish for any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Warm water (100-110°F)
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is activated.
Add olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined, then gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough forms a soft, slightly sticky ball.
Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes by hand or using the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer, until it is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope approximately 6 inches long and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
For immediate baking, cover the breadsticks with a towel and let them rise for 20-30 minutes while preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C). For freezing, skip this rise step and proceed to the next instruction.
If freezing, place the uncooked breadsticks on the baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for 1-2 hours or until firm. Transfer the frozen breadsticks to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
For baking after freezing, remove the desired number of breadsticks from the freezer and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray. Cover loosely with a towel and let them thaw and rise for about 30-45 minutes.
Before baking, brush the breadsticks with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and parsley, if desired.
Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Brush the hot breadsticks with any remaining melted butter before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 123 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 34 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
