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6 Ingredient Italian Breadsticks in a bread tray.

6 Ingredient Italian Breadsticks Recipe

Zona House
This 6 Ingredient Italian Breadsticks Recipe is delicious! It makes just 12 breadsticks and you can freeze leftover breadsticks and then pop a couple into the toaster oven later to have as the perfect accompaniment with your favorite meal.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American Italian
Servings 12 Breadsticks
Calories 161 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the breadsticks:

  • 1 cup water (just barely warm to the touch)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 package)
  • 3 Tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 cups bread flour

For topping (optional):

  • 2 Tablespoons butter (melted)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions
 

For the breadsticks:

  • Place parchment paper on two large baking sheets.
  • Add the barely warm water, yeast, sugar, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer and stir together briefly.
  • Stir in 2 cups of bread flour into the yeast mixture and blend on low speed until well combined using the paddle attachment.
  • Switch to the dough hook attachment. Add 1 more cup of flour and let it knead for about 5 – 7 minutes.
  • Add some oil to the bowl, flipping the dough over once, to coat it.
  • Cover the bowl with a warm damp towel and set aside in a draft-free warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down the dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Divide dough by cutting it in half, then in half again.
  • Cut the 4 pieces into thirds to make 12 equal pieces.
  • Using your hands, roll each piece of dough into 6 or 7-inch long sticks and place them on the prepared baking pans.
  • For the second rise, cover them with warm damp kitchen tea towels (or plastic wrap) and allow them to rise for about 30 – 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bake the breadsticks on the center rack for about 15 minutes. Move the pan to the top rack for the last few minutes to get a golden brown crust.

Optional – For the topping:

  • In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of melted butter, garlic powder, coarse salt, and oregano.
  • Using a pastry brush, spread the garlic butter on the warm baked bread sticks and serve warm.

Notes

  • Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 days.
  • Make this breadstick dough vegan by using vegan butter instead of regular butter.
  • You can use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour.
  • Perfect topping additions include Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle them on just before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 524mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 149IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg
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