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Garlic and Parmesan Breadsticks
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Garlic and Parmesan Breadsticks

Large, garlicky breadsticks that come together faster than regular bread and taste delicious!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 12 breadsticks

Ingredients

Breadsticks

  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 320 ml lukewarm water about 1 1/3 cups + 1 tablespoon
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 450 g bread flour, plus extra as needed about 3 3/4 cups
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

To Finish

  • 113 g unsalted butter 1 stick or 1/2 cup
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic grated on a microplane
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, dissolve the sugar in the warm water. Sprinkle the yeast on top and leave for 10-15 minutes, until frothy.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and the olive oil and mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about five minutes. The dough should be a bit sticky, but you can add a little more flour if it's too sticky to knead. When you've finished kneading, the dough should be soft, smooth, and a little sticky.
  • Transfer dough to a large, lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat all over. Cover and put in a warm place for about an hour, until doubled in size.
  • Towards the end of the rising time, start preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave and add the salt and garlic; stir to combine.
  • Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead gently to work out any large air bubbles. Roll out into a rectangle, roughly 10x12 inches, and cut into 12 1-inch strips. Fold the long strips of dough in half and twist to form the breadsticks.
  • Arrange breadsticks on the baking sheets. Brush generously with the butter mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned. After about 8 minutes, rotate the baking sheets to ensure an even bake.
  • Brush breadsticks with the remaining butter mixture while still hot and serve warm, or freeze (see note).

Notes

  1. To freeze, wrap in foil in a single layer (up to six breadsticks at a time works best). To reheat, place foil packet on a baking sheet in a 350°F (180°C) oven for about 15 minutes, or until heated through. To reheat individual breadsticks, remove from foil, wrap loosely in a paper towel, and microwave for about 30 seconds.