Breadsticks are simple to make and really delicious homemade bread. How to make breadsticks? Discover a simple recipe for breadsticks!
Breadsticks are homemade bread prepared with flour, yeast and olive oil.
They are great as a light salty snack (especially with olive oil) or as an addition to dips, salads, soups, or dishes with more sauce.
Breadsticks are a true culinary attraction and a good source of carbohydrates. If you like simple homemade bread recipes, also check out the recipe for naan bread.
How to make breadsticks in the oven? Discover a simple recipe for oven-baked breadsticks!
Ingredients
Method
- Prepare lukewarm water (about 100 g). In a bowl, place a bit of lukewarm water (about 10-20 g), yeast (instant or crumbled fresh), and sugar. Mix and mash until the ingredients are combined. Cover with a cloth and set aside for about 10-15 minutes in a warm place, such as an oven preheated to 35°C (put it in a turned-off oven). After this time, the mixture should start to froth and bubble. If the yeast is working properly, proceed to the next steps.
- In a bowl, place flour, olive oil, the yeast mixture, a pinch of salt, and a little warm water (10-20 g or a bit more if needed). Mix and knead the dough by hand or using a kitchen robot with a dough hook for about 10 minutes, until you get a uniform and smooth mass. The dough should be slightly sticky (if it is too sticky, add some flour; if it is too dry, add a bit more water while kneading). Put the dough in a bowl, cover with a cloth, and set aside for about 60 minutes in a warm place, such as the oven again.
- After the specified time, knead the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll out to a thickness of about 1-2 cm. Cut the dough into strips about 2-3 cm wide. Shape each strip (e.g., twist or stretch) to give the desired shape to the breadsticks.
- After the specified time, knead the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll out to a thickness of about 1-2 cm. Cut the dough into strips about 2-3 cm wide. Shape each strip (e.g., twist or stretch) to give the desired shape to the breadsticks.
- Transfer the shaped breadsticks to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (keep a few centimeters apart between each). Cover the breadsticks with a cloth and set aside for a moment in a warm place to rise. Put the breadsticks in an oven preheated to 180°C. Bake for about 10-14 minutes (depending on the oven's power and the thickness of the breadsticks). Watch out not to burn them. Remove from the oven when they are browned.
- Eat warm or cold.
