Homemade Bread Sticks
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Homemade Bread Sticks, the perfect combination of soft, chewy, and golden perfection. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and olive oil, these bread sticks capture classic flavors while offering customizable toppings such as garlic butter, dried parsley, and optional Parmesan cheese for a gourmet touch. With minimal kneading and a quick rise, this recipe is beginner-friendly yet delivers bakery-quality results. Whether served alongside pasta, soup, or enjoyed as a standalone appetizer, these bread sticks are bound to be a crowd-pleaser. Bake a batch today and indulge in warm, homemade goodness that’s perfect for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
Add olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until the mixture begins to come together.
Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. You may not need all of the flour.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it once to coat with oil. Cover with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it is doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8-10 inches long.
Place the ropes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with the garlic powder.
Brush the garlic butter over the tops of the bread sticks.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and immediately brush with any remaining garlic butter.
Optionally, sprinkle with dried parsley and grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Let the bread sticks cool for a few minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.7 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2528 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.0 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 502 mg | 11% | |
*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.
