Breadsticks

Craving a crispy snack that is easy and quick to make? Italian breadsticks are your best bet! They can be eaten as a standalone snack or used to dip in a condiment or soups and if made just right, breadsticks taste like they just arrived fresh from a restaurant! Many people have to attempt and reattempt the recipe, slightly tweaking it each time to get the perfect one that suits them best. However, with our detailed and to-the-point guide, you will start making brilliant breadsticks perfectly from the first try. Just be careful with the ingredients and follow this guide religiously! One has to consider the length, the thickness, the baking time and the saltiness while making the breadsticks to get the perfect crunch. The liberty of deciding how your breadsticks will look like rests on your preference. You have all the freedom in the world to make it your own. If you are looking for an evening snack that your children will love or something to get your guests started with, breadsticks can be an amazing choice. The crisp makes it irresistible for children of all ages. You can have it with any warm soup or savoury dip and it will fill you up just the same. There are so many versions of the breadsticks and you can experiment all you like to make the one that you and your family love.

Ingredients of Breadsticks

• 4 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoon dry yeast

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup boiling water

For Toppings

• 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder

• 2 dashes oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt

Step 1 Prepare a sticky dough Put the yeast in warm water and set aside for 5 minutes until it turns foamy. Then add all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, butter, 2 tbsp warm water and mix for 4 to 5 minutes until a sticky dough is ready.

Step 2 Knead the dough for 3-4 minutes and then cut it in long pieces For 3 to 4 minutes, knead and punch the dough on a floured surface until it turns soft and smooth. After that, roll it in a long but even log. Now cut into 16 pieces, each between 1 to 1 ½ inch long.

Step 3 Knead the long pieces and make breadsticks with them Individually knead these pieces and make 7-inch long breadsticks. You can decide the length on your own. In a baking dish, spread a baking sheet and put the breadsticks 1 to 2 inch apart from each other.

Step 4 Put these bradsticks to rest for 30-45 minutes Cover the dish with a cloth and put it in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes to rise. It should double up in bulk.

Step 5 Make the topping and brush the breadsticks, bake for 15 minutes Make the topping in a bowl by mixing butter and kosher salt. Brush the breadsticks with the mixture. Preheat the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, mix garlic powder and oregano with the rest of the salt and keep aside. Bake the breadsticks for 15 minutes. After taking out the baked breadsticks, brush them with butter and top with salt mixture. Serve hot.