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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Divine Breadsticks

I was in the mood for some sort of bread the other night. I am kind of a carb-o-holic. I had already made cookies, but I needed something salty. I settled on these breadsticks and they turned out to be everything I had hoped they would be. The best part about them is that they are quick and simple. Total resting/rise time is only 40 minutes, you can't beat that!



 Divine Breadsticks

 *Makes about 20-25 breadsticks, depending on how thick or thin you cut them (I actually made really long breadsticks so it made about 10 for me).

1 ½ cups warm water
1 tablespoon instant yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
3 ½ cups flour (I usually use a combination of unbleached all-purpose flour and white whole wheat flour but use whatever you have on hand!)
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted (for the baking sheet)

Mix all ingredients (except melted butter) in a large bowl or electric mixer and knead for three minutes. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spread melted butter onto an 11X17-inch baking sheet. Roll out the breadstick dough about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick and cut into strips with a pizza cutter. Twist slightly if desired and place about 1/2-inch apart on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with garlic salt, herbs of choice (I vary this depending on my mood but it usually consists of rosemary, basil, or thyme in some form and crushed finely) and parmesan cheese. Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes. Bake 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees until golden brown.

Recipe Source: Mel's Kitchen Cafe


8 comments:

  1. The breadsticks are gorgeous. I'd make spaghetti just so I can wipe up sauce with them. I'm a salty kind of carb person as well so this is perfect (especially the short rising time). Thanks for the recipe!

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  2. these look awesome! I have not made breadsticks in a few months but I have been looking to change up my recipe a bit and your pics have convinced me to try them again! :)

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  3. I agree with Mom Chef..... some sopping up is in my future.

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  4. I haven't made breadsticks in a long time, and as a fellow carb-o-holic, I am bookmarking this recipe!

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  5. Those look amazing. I'm a carb addict too ... and could totally go for a few of those beauties right about NOW! :)

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  6. These look amazing! I think I will make a bunch and keep in the freezer so I can pull a few out at a time. Thanks for the recipe!

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  7. How about some olive oil, and some freshly ground black pepper with these. Oh and a glass of Chardonnay. Yes!!!!!

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  8. Your breadsticks are drool worthy!! I am a fellow carb-o-holic and would like to make this ASAP!

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