Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water, 105-115°F
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic Parmesan Topping
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. This indicates the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add 2 1/2 cups of the all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add the remaining 1/4 cup of flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a ball.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough ball in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12-16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8-10 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Place the shaped breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Cover the breadsticks loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 15 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, and finely grated Parmesan cheese. If using, add the optional salt.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Bake the breadsticks for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Immediately upon removing the breadsticks from the oven, brush them generously with the garlic Parmesan butter mixture. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water, 105-115°F
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic Parmesan Topping
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. This indicates the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add 2 1/2 cups of the all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add the remaining 1/4 cup of flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a ball.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough ball in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12-16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8-10 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Place the shaped breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Cover the breadsticks loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 15 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, and finely grated Parmesan cheese. If using, add the optional salt.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Bake the breadsticks for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Immediately upon removing the breadsticks from the oven, brush them generously with the garlic Parmesan butter mixture. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min