Description
Soft, buttery, and packed with garlic flavor, these Garlic Breadsticks are a delicious side for any meal! They’re easy to make and always a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for brushing)
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and garlic powder. Add the warm water and melted butter, mixing until smooth. Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Breadsticks: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch long rope and place them on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise for another 20 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake: Bake the breadsticks for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: While the breadsticks are baking, mix the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the garlic butter over the hot breadsticks as soon as they come out of the oven. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm, with your favorite dipping sauce or as a side to your main dish.
Notes
If using instant yeast, you can skip the step of mixing the yeast with warm water and instead mix it directly into the flour mixture.
For a more pronounced garlic flavor, increase the amount of garlic powder in the dough and butter mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rise time)
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 4g