Tasty Breadsticks Recipe ๐ฅ
Overview:
Discover the delight of these delicious breadsticks straight from the pages of a Good Housekeeping cookbook! Crafted with the convenience of quick-rise yeast, these savory treats offer a burst of flavor without the lengthy wait typical of traditional yeast breads. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a gathering of friends and family.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 50.4 per serving
- Fat Content: 1.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 91.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 0g
- Protein Content: 1.1g
Recipe Details:
- Servings: 64 breadsticks
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Recipe Category: Yeast Breads
- Keywords: Breads, Low Cholesterol, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | packets fast-rise yeast |
| 2 1/2 | teaspoons salt |
| 4 3/4 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 1/3 | cups very warm water |
| 1/2 | cup olive oil |
| 3 | tablespoons coarse salt |
| – | Parmesan cheese (for sprinkling) |
| – | Optional: caraway seeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds |
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the fast-rise yeast, salt, and 2 cups of flour.
- Stir in the very warm water and beat vigorously for 1 minute.
- Mix in the olive oil.
- Gradually add 2 1/4 cups of flour, stirring continuously.
- If using caraway seeds, add them now.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, approximately 8 minutes.
- Work in just enough of the remaining flour to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Loosely cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF and grease 2 large cookie sheets.
- Cut the dough in half. Cover one half and cut the remaining half into 32 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a 12-inch long rope and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- If not using caraway seeds, sprinkle the breadsticks with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, salt, or Parmesan cheese.
- Bake until golden and crisp, approximately 20 minutes. If using 2 cookie sheets, rotate them in the oven halfway through the cooking time.
- For a Rosemary-Fennel variation, omit the caraway, sesame, salt, poppy seeds, or Parmesan. Instead, add 2 teaspoons of crushed fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary leaves (crumbled), and 1/2 teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper to the mixture in step 1.
- Repeat the process with the other half of the dough.
Enjoy Your Homemade Breadsticks! ๐
These breadsticks are sure to be a hit at any gathering, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive party. Serve them warm with your favorite dips or enjoy them on their own for a delightful snack. With their irresistible flavor and crispy texture, they’ll quickly become a favorite in your household.
