Description
Indulge in the warm, buttery goodness of homemade Olive Garlic Breadsticks that are soft, chewy, and reminiscent of your favorite restaurant breadsticks. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion—whether as a side for pasta, an accompaniment to soups, or a snack on their own. With a delicious garlic butter topping brushed on right before serving, you’ll find it hard to stop at just one! Easy to make and requiring only a few simple ingredients, these Olive Garlic Breadsticks elevate any meal while impressing guests with your baking skills. Serve them fresh out of the oven and watch everyone come back for more!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups lukewarm water
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ cup salted butter (melted) for topping
- 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt for topping
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder for topping
- ½ tablespoon dried parsley for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix flaky sea salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley; set aside.
- Combine lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a stand mixer bowl; let sit until foamy (7-10 minutes).
- Add bread flour, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture.
- Knead with a dough hook on low speed for about 7-8 minutes until smooth.
- Transfer dough to an oiled bowl; cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough and divide into 10 pieces; shape into long breadsticks.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet; cover and let rest for another 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush each breadstick with melted butter; bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with seasoning mix before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment by incorporating herbs like rosemary or thyme into the dough. You can substitute all-purpose flour entirely if you prefer a softer texture but expect a slightly different chewiness.