Recipe: Homemade Whole Wheat Breadsticks
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 42 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 24 sticks
Description:
These homemade whole wheat breadsticks are a delightful addition to any meal or snack time. With a hint of nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch, they’re perfect for dipping into soups, serving alongside salads, or simply enjoying on their own. Plus, with the option to add onion twists for extra flavor, these breadsticks are sure to become a household favorite.

Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon barley malt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1¼ cups whole wheat flour
- 3 cups warm water
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- ½ cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
- 1 onion (for onion twists) 🧅
Instructions:
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Prepare Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine barley malt, 1 cup warm water, and whole wheat flour. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
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Knead Dough:
- Add the remaining 3 cups of warm water, salt, nutritional yeast, and caraway seeds to the bowl. Mix until the ingredients come together to form a dough.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
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Let Rise:
- Lightly oil a bowl and place the dough in it, turning it to coat with oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise until it doubles in size, approximately 1 to 1½ hours.
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Prepare Onion Twists (Variation): 🧅
- If opting for the onion twist variation, finely chop 1 onion and sauté it in oil until translucent. Allow it to cool before incorporating it into the dough mixture. Twist each breadstick before baking.
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Shape Breadsticks:
- Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and divide it into 24 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a stick approximately 8 inches long. If desired, roll them in sesame or caraway seeds for added flavor and texture.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a baking sheet.
- Arrange the shaped breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each stick.
- Cover the breadsticks with waxed paper and let them rise again for about 20-30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then use tongs to flip the breadsticks over. Bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp.
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Serve:
- Once baked, transfer the breadsticks to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy these homemade whole wheat breadsticks warm or at room temperature, either on their own or paired with your favorite dips or spreads.
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 breadstick):
- Calories: 57.8
- Fat: 0.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 49.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.2g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugars: 0.1g
- Protein: 2.3g
Keywords:
Breads, Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Lactose Free, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Free Of…, Potluck, Camping, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Inexpensive
These homemade whole wheat breadsticks are not only delicious but also versatile and easy to make, making them a perfect addition to any occasion or mealtime spread. Whether you stick to the classic recipe or try the onion twist variation, these breadsticks are sure to please your taste buds and impress your guests!