Garlic Herb Breadsticks
These homemade garlic herb breadsticks are soft and chewy, with a crunchy cheesy, garlic herb crust, perfect with spaghetti, lasagna or any Italian meal!
Ingredients
Breadsticks
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/4 oz yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- olive oil cooking spray
Topping
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Start by combining the yeast, sugar and warm water in a small bowl.
- Let stand for 10 minutes or until the mixture begins to bubble.
- Combine the salt and flour in a large mixing bowl then add the yeast mixture and stir well.
- Fold in the butter.
- Once a solid ball of dough forms place on a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
- Place the ball of kneaded dough in a large bowl sprayed with olive oil cooking spray and cover with plastic wrap.
- Allow to set for 45 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
- Now that the dough has doubled, separate into 12 equal sized ovals.
- One by one stretch each breadstick out to about 12 inches in length.
- Next fold in half.
- Now twist the two sides together.
- Once all 12 have been twisted, cover and allow to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- While they’re rising pre-heat the oven to 400°F and prepare the garlic herb topping.
- Start by melting the butter in a small mixing bowl, then add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Brush the mixture over the breadsticks.
- Place in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 181kcal (9%)Carbohydrates 24g (8%)Protein 4g (8%)Fat 7g (11%)Saturated Fat 4g (20%)Cholesterol 17mg (6%)Sodium 178mg (7%)Potassium 39mg (1%)Sugar 1g (1%)Vitamin A 225mg (5%)Vitamin C 0.1mgCalcium 30mg (3%)Iron 0.3mg (2%)
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