Homemade Breadsticks (Easy, Beginner-Friendly Recipe) (2024)

These homemade breadsticks are incredibly light, fluffy, and soft with the perfect crust but are easy to make from scratch.

This is a great recipe to try for any beginners looking into baking some bread. The dough is forgiving and easy to work with. Once you’re done making it, you’ll get the best homemade breadsticks that go well with just about everything!

They’ll make your house smell amazing while you’re baking them and provide the best comfort food for your family.

Want to learn how to make these delicious breadsticks? Then keep on reading!

What are Breadsticks?

Breadsticks come in many different forms these days,from thin ones that are super crispy to bigger ones that are often served with spaghetti and used to soak up the extra sauce.

Breadsticks, which are also called grissini, grissino, or dipping sticks, are usually pencil-sized sticks of dry, crisp bread that originated inItaly.

There is also a soft-baked breadstick variation that is popular in North America and is frequently served with various sauces or spaghetti at many pizzerias.

The delicious soft, fluffy baked ones are what we’ll be making today. Not only are they incredibly delicious but the perfect comfort food too!

Why You’ll Love These Easy Homemade Breadsticks

You and I both know that handmade bread tops store-bought bread every time! Nothing beats freshly baked bread made to your preferences. It's the best gift for your family, and everyone appreciates it at the dinner table!

While you're making these breadsticks, your house will smell amazing! I enjoy making these at home since you can customize the size of the breadsticks to your taste.

If you’ve ever loved olive garden breadsticks, then this is the perfect recipe to try at home to satisfy your cravings! You can munch on them or have them with dinner.

They are filling enough on their own, but they also pair beautifully with homemade spaghetti or soup!

They're light and delicious, and if you put them in a Ziploc bag, they'll stay moist until the next day.

I understand that baking bread might be frightening for some people, but preparing these breadsticks is simple, and the doughis easy to work with.

What You Need to Make Breadsticks at Home

All you need are some basic ingredients to make these breadsticks. Let’s look at what these are one by one:

Bread flour: We’ll be using unbleached bread flour for this recipe instead of all purpose flour since it has more gluten and will help the dough be more elastic.

Yeast: Next, you’ll need some active dry yeast as the main leavening agent for our breadsticks instead of instant yeast. The advantage of baking with active-dry yeast is that it can be guaranteed to be alive by blooming it in water. There's no way to tell if instant yeast is still active if you mix it with flour and salt.

Sugar: Sugar helps to activate the yeast and make the process faster as the yeast will have something to eat. It also helps to make the bread softer as some of the water will be absorbed by it and it slows down the formation of gluten strands.

Water: We’ll be using some warm water to assist us in activating the yeast properly along with the sugar.

Salt and garlic powder: You’ll need some salt and garlic powder to lightly flavor the breadsticks.

Butter: We’ll be using some unsalted butter to add to our breadsticks which will make them soft, and fluffy but with a crispier crust.

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How to Make Homemade Breadsticks (Step-by-Step)

Making these delicious homemade breadsticks is super easy. Here’s what you need to do step by step:

First, start by dissolving sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it rest for 15 minutes to allow the yeast to become active. This is when it becomes foamy on top.

Next, combine flour, butter, and salt in a large bowl. Using a paddle attachment in a stand mixer, mix the butter and flour or until the butter is well incorporated. This will take about 5 minutes.

Then switch the paddle for the dough hook attachment. With the mixer running, pour the water/yeast mixture into the flour, and let it knead for about 10 minutes until it starts looking smooth and elastic.

Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Poke about 6 holes in the plastic wrap, cover with a clean cloth and let the dough proof for 1 ½ hour in a warm place or until it doubles in size.

Once the dough has proofed, measure out 2-ounce portions and roll the dough on a flour-dusted surface to form breadsticks, about 8 inches long.

Place breadsticks dough on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let them rise for 1 hour.

Now preheat the oven to 400 F (205 C). Bake breadsticks for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven, and immediately brush each breadstick with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt or garlic powder.

Your delicious homemade breadsticks are ready to be served!

Breadstick Variation Ideas You Can Try

These breadsticks are incredibly delicious and turn out perfect every single time! But if you want to customize this recipe according to your preferences, you definitely can.

Here are some recipe variation ideas you can try out:

Try some garlic butter with parmesan: You can add a table of parmesan cheese to homemade garlic butter and brush it on top of your breadsticks before serving.

Add some sesame seeds: Another thing you can try is adding some sesame seeds by brushing the breadsticks with some egg wash and sprinkling some sesame seeds on them. You can press the sesame seeds gently on the breadsticks with the back of a spoon to help them stick and then bake them!

Try some herbs: You can also add some dried herbs to the bread, such as oregano or basil for a more herby touch!

How to Store Breadsticks

You can store these delicious breadsticks in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Can Breadsticks be Frozen?

Yes, you absolutely can!

To store the breadsticks, put them in a Ziploc bag, squeeze out as much air as you can, seal the bag, and put it in the freezer. They can be stored in the freezer for up to three months!

Put as many frozen breadsticks as you want to thaw on a plate that can go in the microwave and heat for a few seconds. They'll taste like they'refresh out of the oven.

What To Serve With Breadsticks?

These breadsticks go great with different kinds of pasta, salads, and soups! They make anideal starterfor almost any dinner. You may also dip them in your favorite sauce (I recommend marinara sauce!).

While it would go marvelously with any main course, it tastes especially scrumptious withHomemade Creamy Alfredo SauceandZuppa Toscana Soup

When it comes to saucy dishes, breadsticks are my go-to choice rather than dinner rolls; you should absolutely give them a chance the next time you make something similar in the kitchen.

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