Garlic Breadsticks (Printer-Friendly)
Warm, fluffy breadsticks infused with garlic and brushed with melted butter—ideal for Italian meals or as a starter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons instant yeast
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
05 - 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Garlic Butter Topping
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
02 - Pour the warm water and olive oil into the dry mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains.
03 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead firmly for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and springs back when gently pressed.
04 - Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, turning once to coat all sides. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm, draft-free spot for 45 to 60 minutes until doubled in volume.
05 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
06 - Gently punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles. Divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a rope about 7 to 8 inches long and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
07 - Cover the shaped breadsticks loosely with a damp towel and let them rest for 15 minutes until slightly puffed.
08 - While the breadsticks rest, combine the melted unsalted butter, finely minced garlic, dried parsley, garlic powder, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Stir until well blended.
09 - Bake the breadsticks on the center rack at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the bottoms sound hollow when tapped.
10 - Remove the breadsticks from the oven and immediately brush them generously with the prepared garlic butter mixture while still hot. Serve warm alongside marinara sauce or your favorite dip.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like they came from a restaurant but require zero fancy technique or equipment.
- The dough comes together in minutes and the garlic butter soaks into every crack and crevice while they are still piping hot.
02 -
- If your water is too hot it will kill the yeast and the dough will never rise so always test it on your wrist first.
- Brushing the garlic butter on while the breadsticks are piping hot makes the flavor soak in deeply rather than sitting on top.
03 -
- Divide the dough by weight if you have a kitchen scale because uniform pieces bake evenly and look much better.
- Let the minced garlic sit in the melted butter for a few minutes before brushing so the flavor really blooms and infuses.