Easy Breadsticks Recipe (2024)

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BREADSTICKS RECIPE

One of my favorite meals is some warm soup and breadsticks. This breadsticks recipe is our favorite because they are basically fail-proof, simple to make, and my kids love the long twisty breadsticks.

I have always had trouble with yeast bread recipes, which is why I only have a few on this site, so if I am posting one then you know it’s got to be easy if even I can do it 🙂

Try these easy breadsticks and let me know what you think.

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INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE QUICK & EASY BREADSTICKS

Hot Water – I just turn the tap water all the way to hot and use that water. Lots of recipes just say ‘warm water’ but I have found that it’s not hot enough to activate the yeast.

Granulated Sugar

Active Dry Yeast – This is not the quick-rise yeast. It’s just regular active yeast.

All-Purpose Flour

Salt

Salted Butter

Garlic

Italian Seasoning

Grated Parmesan Cheese – Nothing fancy here, just the cheap stuff from the can. It works best I think.

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HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BREADSTICKS

I find that it is easiest to use my KitchenAid stand mixer when I am making dough and bread. You can also use a large mixing bowl and a wooden spoon to make these breadsticks as well. Although, it’s much easier with a stand mixer.

  1. Add the yeast + sugar into the bowl of the stand mixer. Pour the hot water over and use a whisk to mix it together.
  2. Let it sit for 5 MINUTES. Your mixture should be frothy on top after the 5 minutes. If it is not, then you need to start over again. It usually means the water was not hot enough and/or the yeast you used is old and expired.
  3. Add the flour and salt into the bowl.
  4. Use the dough paddle attachment and mix it together on low speed until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. See pictures for reference.Cover the bowl with a towel and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Use the cookie sheet as a guide for size. You want it about that same size.
  6. Spread melted butter + garlic over the breadsticks.
  7. Fold the rectangle in half.
  8. Use a pizza cutter (easiest way) to cut the dough into 1″ breadstick pieces.
  9. Twist each breadstick and place it on the cookie sheet.
  10. Let rest and raise for 15 minutes.
  11. Cook the breadsticks.
  12. Brush the warm breadsticks with butter, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.

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MY TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS FOR MAKING THIS BREADSTICKS RECIPE

  • If your yeast + sugar + water mixture is not frothy and bubbly at the end of the 5 minutes then you need to start again. This means that the yeast has not activated yet.
  • Turn the tap water all the way to hot and use that water.
  • Feel free to top these with whatever you want to! Add some basil, more garlic, oregano, or leave them plain. There is no wrong way to top them.

WHAT DO I SERVE BREADSTICKS WITH?

Chicken Pot Pie Soup A creamy soup with hearty vegetables, chunks of chicken, in a perfectly seasoned creamy broth base.

Tomato Hamburger Vegetable Soup This one always gets 5 star reviews by you! So hearty, warm, comforting, and prefect with some breadsticks.

If you want to try other easy bread recipes then try my recipe for or these easy sheet pan parmesan breadsticks.

Or make some alfredo sauce and use jarred marinara sauce as a dip for these breadsticks.

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Easy Breadsticks Recipe


Author Jessica

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Rising/Resting Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Easy Breadsticks Recipe are a family favorite because of their fun twisty shape. Quick & easy to make and the perfect recipe for beginners. Soft breadsticks filled with garlic butter and topped with parmesan seasoned butter.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast NOT quick rise yeast
  • cups hot water
  • 3 - 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic

Breadstick Topping

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • Add sugar and yeast to the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour the hot water over it and use a whisk to stir it together. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

    * Mixture should be very puffy and frothy looking on top after the 5 minutes.

  • Add 3 cups of flour and the salt to the yeast mixture. Use the dough hook to mix it together. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl and form a slightly tacky ball. If needed, use the additional 1/2 cup flour as needed.

  • Cover the bowl with a towel and let raise for 10 minutes.

  • Spray countertop with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 12"x18" rectangle. The size of the cookie sheet.

  • Combine melted butter and garlic into a small bowl and brush it evenly over the dough.

  • Fold the dough in half. Use a pizza cutter to cut 1-inch strips. Twist each strip and place it on the cookie sheet.

  • Let the breadsticks rest for 15 minutes.

  • Heat the oven to 400° while the breadsticks are resting.

  • Cook for 13-18 minutes.

  • Combine the melted butter, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Brush it over the warm cooked breadsticks. Serve!

Notes

Hot Water : You want the water hot enough so that it activates the yeast. I turn the tap to all the way hot and then measure out the 1 1/2 cups needed for the recipe. Lots of recipes say 'warm water' but I have found that it's not hot enough to properly activate the yeast. I have never used a thermometer to test the water, I just use hot water from my kitchen faucet.

Garlic : I use garlic paste. You can use fresh garlic cloves that have been minced or pressed with a garlic press. Or use chopped garlic from a jar. Usually 1 teaspoon = 1 clove garlic.

Twisting the Breadsticks : I have found the easiest way is to take each end of the breadstick, one end in each hand, and twist the opposite way on each side. You could also not twist them at all and leave them in normal breadstick shape.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 4mg

Did You Make This Recipe?

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FAQs

What are breadsticks made of? ›

How is a breadstick made
IngredientBaker's % (based on flour weight)
Bread flour from hard wheat100.0
Water50.0
Unsalted Butter (plastic at room temperature)8.0
Salt1.8
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How to bake Olive Garden breadsticks? ›

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter. Combine the salt and garlic powder and sprinkle evenly over breadsticks. Serve warm.

How to make your bread fluffy and soft? ›

Add Milk

To make your bread soft and fluffy, another trick used by commercial bakers is replacing water with milk. Milk has fats which make bread softer.

Is pizza dough the same as breadstick dough? ›

Pizza dough and bread dough are extremely similar and can often be used interchangeably. The main differences are hydration and fermentation time.

How to make bread flour? ›

Here's How Much to Add

Lots of baking sites disagree about how to turn all-purpose flour into bread flour. Some people recommend adding just 1 teaspoon of vital wheat gluten per cup of all-purpose, while others recommend 1 to 3 tablespoons per recipe. I guess the variation depends on the baker's preferences and budget.

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour? ›

Bread Flour Substitute

You can always substitute all-purpose flour for bread flour one for one in any recipe that calls for it. Your bread might not raise quite as high or have quite as much chew, if you are using all-purpose flour, but it will still be delicious and homemade and all the good things.

What is the breadstick rule at Olive Garden? ›

Olive Garden does have a policy on breadsticks. Typically, a server is supposed to bring one stick per person plus one extra for the first basket. After that, the rule of thumb is one breadstick per person. Here are the sneaky menu tricks that influence your order.

Do Olive Garden breadsticks have butter? ›

There is no dairy in our breadsticks or in the breadstick topping. The garlic topping is made from margarine.

What changed with Olive Garden breadsticks? ›

Olive Garden has recently changed its supplier, eliminating sesame flour from its breadsticks and ensuring a sesame-free processing line. This is a crucial step for the 1.6 million Americans allergic to sesame and the 33 million with life-threatening food allergies.

Does milk make bread softer? ›

The fat and lactose in milk help with tenderizing the crumb of the bread making it softer and sweeter. The crust of the bread also gets more caramelization. Be aware that bread made with milk should not be baked at too high of a temperature to prevent it from browning too much too soon.

How do bakeries get their bread so soft? ›

There's something magical about the bread you get at your local bakeries - they're always sooo soft and fluffy. Many of these breads, especially packaged ones, are made with a ton of chemical additives such as calcium propionate, amylase, and chlorine dioxide which help keep them soft, light, and fluffy for days.

Why is my homemade bread so heavy? ›

Too Much Flour

Even if you select the correct flour, if you overdo it your bread will come out heavy and dense. The addition of too excessive flour in the dough is a common error, particularly for those who are new and don't know how it is what bread dough ought to look like.

Can I turn pizza dough into bread? ›

For the bread

Take some leftover pizza dough and on a lightly-floured work surface slice it in half using a dough scraper. Using your fingertips, push downwards on the dough and stretch it out to form two small rolls. Place the rolls onto a lightly-floured pizza peel. Slide the dough off the peel and into your oven.

What is it called when you poke holes in pizza dough? ›

…… This process is called docking ..‼️ The dough docker is a food preparation utensil used to. uniformly pierce the dough of pizza to prevent over. rising.

What are Domino's breadsticks called? ›

If you like breadsticks, you'll love Bread Twists! Parmesan Bread Twists and Garlic Bread Twists are the perfect starter or side dish for dinner or special event. Easy to grab and go, Bread Twists make it a cinch to eat and socialize. The dipping sauces are conveniently packaged for sharing.

Are breadsticks healthy? ›

Commercially made varieties, however, are rarely healthy -- little more than insipid junk food, just crispy and salty enough to keep you reaching for more. Fortunately, breadsticks are easy and fun to make on your own.

What are Little Caesars breadsticks made of? ›

Bread: Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Water, Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Glucona Delta Lactone, Salt, Baking Soda, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Propionate (preservative), Food Starch-Modified, Corn Syrup Solids, Vital Wheat Gluten, Dough ...

Why are breadsticks so addictive? ›

Seminal research in the field of nutrition science has indicated that the taste of carbohydrates and fats is literally wired to induce pleasurable feelings in our brains, designed to encourage consistent consumption of nutrient-dense foods.

What do Italians eat breadsticks with? ›

In Italy, they are often eaten as appetizers, paired with cured meats of all kinds.

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