Description
Garlic Herb Breadsticks are soft, buttery, and infused with a fragrant garlic and herb butter. They’re perfect as a side dish for pasta, pizza, or any meal. Ideal for those who love a bit of extra flavor with their bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F/45°C)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Garlic Herb Butter:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Optional: Grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the flour, olive oil, salt, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms, adding more flour as needed. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes on a floured surface (or use the dough hook on a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Breadsticks: After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12-15 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope (about 6-8 inches) and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Second Rise: Cover the shaped breadsticks with a kitchen towel and let them rise for about 20-30 minutes while preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, and thyme.
- Bake the Breadsticks: Once the breadsticks have risen, brush them generously with the garlic herb butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brush and Serve: After baking, brush the breadsticks with any remaining garlic herb butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Flour Amount: The amount of flour needed can vary based on humidity and other factors. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Butter Brush: For extra flavor, brush the breadsticks with additional garlic herb butter immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes12-15 breadsticks
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg