Homemade Garlic Breadsticks

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Homemade Garlic Breadsticks

These Garlic Breadsticks are a buttery and garlicky treat, perfect as a side for any meal. Easy to make from scratch, they are soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor.

Course Bread, Side

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1 45

Servings

Calories 281kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Equipment

Stand Mixer with paddle and dough hook attachments
Large Bowl
Baking Sheet
Pastry brush
Serving Platter

Ingredients

Dough

1 ½ cups milk warmed slightly (see notes)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter melted
3 ¾ cups bread flour
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ teaspoon yeast

Garlic Butter

2 tablespoons butter melted
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional, or sub with parsley

Instructions

Make the dough

In the bowl of your stand mixer, add 3 ¾ cups bread flour, ¼ cup white sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 ¼ teaspoon yeast. Blend together 1 ½ cups milk, 1 large egg, and 2 tablespoons butter (melted), then pour into the dry ingredients. Mix with the paddle attachment until a dough forms.

Knead and rise

Switch to the dough hook and knead until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a bowl greased lightly with olive oil, cover, and allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

Shape the breadsticks

Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and place them on a greased baking sheet.

Second rise

Set the baking sheet in a warm place and let the breadsticks rise until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.

Make the garlic butter

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter (melted), 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.

Bake

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the breadsticks with the garlic butter and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Finish

Brush the hot breadsticks with any remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle with parmesan if desired.

Serve

Arrange the breadsticks on a serving platter and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle the breadsticks with parmesan before baking.

Proofing Tip: If your kitchen is cold, create a warm environment for the dough to rise by preheating your oven to 200°F (90°C) for a few minutes, then turning it off and placing the covered dough inside to rise.

Shaping Tip: For even breadsticks, roll the dough pieces on a lightly floured surface to ensure they don’t stick.

Butter Tip: Melt the butter just before using to ensure it is easy to brush over the breadsticks.

What to do with leftovers

Refrigerator. Store any leftover breadsticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or until warmed through.

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