I've tried several different breadstick recipes and they've all been amazing! The reason I chose to put this one on the blog is because it is super easy and comes together quickly. Which is great for someone like me who doesn't plan very far in advance. Even if there's only 30 minutes left 'til dinner... there's still time! And if you have a little more time on your hands, GREAT. give it an extra 10-15 minutes to rise before popping it in the oven and they'll be even fluffier.
From A Spicy Perspective
Ingredients: (makes 12 breadsticks)
- 1/4 c. warm water
- 1 TB granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 c. hot water
- 1 tsp. salt
- 4 TB melted butter
- 3/4 tsp. garlic salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 c. lukewarm (just above room temperature) water with the sugar and dry active yeast. Allow the mixture to bloom (foam) for 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric stand mixer, add 2 cups flour and salt. Use the dough hook extender if you have one. Turn on low and add very hot water. Mix to combine.
- Once the yeast is very foamy, pour it into the mixing bowl. Turn the mixer on and slowly add the last cup of flour. Let the mixer run until the dough is very smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Dump the dough out onto a floured work surface. It should be very soft and tacky. Cut the dough into quarters. Then cut each quarter into 3 equal pieces, to make 12 equal portions.
- Use your hands to roll each piece of dough against the counter, into a long 10-inch rope. Gently move the dough ropes onto the baking sheets, leaving room in between for expansion.
- Once the breadsticks are rolled out, let rise for 5-10 minutes, then place them in the oven for 12 minutes.
- Place the butter and garlic salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt. Brush the garlic butter over the breadsticks and serve warm.
