Garlic Breadsticks (Printable)

Fluffy golden breadsticks topped with melted garlic butter and herbs. Ideal for sharing or pairing with your favorite dishes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup warm water (110°F)
03 - 1½ teaspoons instant yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon sugar
05 - ¾ teaspoon salt
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Garlic Butter

07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - ½ teaspoon salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water (110°F), sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let rest for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy and bubbly.
02 - Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and softened butter to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough begins to come together.
03 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 7 to 8 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and springs back when pressed.
04 - Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot for approximately 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
06 - Gently punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles. Divide into 12 equal portions. Roll each piece into a rope approximately 7 to 8 inches long and arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
07 - Loosely cover the shaped breadsticks with a kitchen towel and allow them to rest and puff up for 20 to 30 minutes in a warm area.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the breadsticks sound slightly hollow when tapped.
09 - While the breadsticks bake, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and chopped parsley. As soon as the breadsticks come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dough comes together with just six basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
  • They come out pillowy soft inside with just enough chew, never tough or dry.
  • The garlic butter soaks into every crevice and makes them absolutely irresistible straight from the oven.
02 -
  • If your kitchen is cold, the dough will take longer to rise, sometimes up to two hours, so be patient and do not rush it or the breadsticks will be dense.
  • Brushing the garlic butter on while the breadsticks are piping hot is non-negotiable because it soaks into the crumb instead of just sitting on top.
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to measure your flour if you have one, because scooping with a measuring cup can pack in too much flour and leave you with dense, heavy breadsticks.
  • Let the shaped breadsticks rise on the baking sheet so you do not have to move them after they have puffed up, which can deflate them.

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