Garlic Breadsticks | Diethood

I make these garlic parmesan breadsticks from my fast, simple dough recipe, which requires ZERO yeast or rising time. In half-hour, you’ll be able to have a basket of sentimental do-it-yourself breadsticks on the desk! They’re nice dipped in my do-it-yourself garlic butter sauce!

Should you’re in search of extra do-it-yourself bread recipes, that you must attempt my simple focaccia, too! It’s pillowy delicate and chewy, identical to these breadsticks.

Each time I spot a breadstick, it takes me again to my highschool years, working part-time at JCPenney and lunching on the Olive Backyard throughout the road thrice per week. Was my whole paycheck spent on the soup-and-salad combo? Perhaps. Do I remorse it? In no way. I did it for the breadsticks!

Not too long ago, because it was Sunday and carbs don’t rely on weekends (proper?), I made a batch of those simple do-it-yourself garlic breadsticks. Tender, fluffy, and garlicky, I served them with garlic butter sauce for dipping and we wolfed up a complete basket whereas the sport was on. My husband says these style even higher than the Olive Backyard, so I’ll take it!

Why You’ll Love These Garlic Breadsticks

• Fluffy and chewy. These breadsticks have one of the best texture. Not too delicate, simply the correct quantity of chewy. In the meantime, a sprinkle of garlic salt provides them slightly sparkle and crunch, and the parmesan cheese melts within the oven.
• Flavorful. They’re additionally loaded with taste because of some simple seasonings. A bit of garlic powder right here, some recent parmesan there, plus salt and pepper, after all. It doesn’t take a lot however the tacky garlic taste is so good!
• Fast to make. I make my garlic breadsticks with the simplest yeast-free dough recipe. There’s no rising time, so these breadsticks are within the oven and baked in half-hour or much less. 

Simple Breadstick Dough

Take a look at the next notes on the elements you’ll must make a fast and easy do-it-yourself bread dough. Scroll to the recipe card after the submit for a printable listing with quantities.

• Dry elements – That is truly my yeast-free pizza dough recipe, reimagined for breadsticks. So, you’ll want your regular baking fundamentals like flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Oil – I like to recommend a neutral-flavored oil, like canola oil or avocado oil. You can even use olive oil if you happen to desire.
• Parmesan Cheese – Freshly grated parmesan has one of the best taste and texture. You can even use recent pecorino or grana padano cheese.
• Butter – Salted or unsalted butter, melted earlier than you begin. 
• Seasoning – I sprinkle my breadsticks with a easy mixture of garlic powder and salt for added taste.

The best way to Make Garlic Breadsticks

I like that this recipe comes collectively so shortly. It’s as excellent for lazy weekends as it’s for busy weeknights since these breadsticks are prepared in about half-hour with just some steps. Comply with alongside under, and try the printable recipe card for the complete recipe particulars.

• Combine the dry elements. First, you’ll whisk collectively flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Add water and oil. In the meantime, in a measuring cup, combine the oil with water. Regularly pour this into the flour combination, gently stirring to carry the dough collectively. 
• Knead. Flip the out onto a floured workspace (I sprinkle slightly parmesan cheese in with the flour for good measure). You’ll wish to knead the dough together with your palms for about 5 minutes.
• Form the dough. Get out a rolling pin and press the dough out right into a rectangle. Sprinkle over extra parmesan and crack some pepper over high. Utilizing a pizza cutter, slice the dough into lengthy strips and place these onto a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Bake. Pop your breadsticks right into a 400ºF oven to bake for 12-14 minutes. As quickly as they’re out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter and high the breadsticks with garlic salt.
• Serve. Maintain your breadsticks heat whilst you put together your alternative of dipping sauce after which serve together with your favourite mains. See under for concepts!

The Finest Breadstick Dipping Sauce (Ever!)

I double down on the garlic and serve my breadsticks with a deliciously easy garlic butter sauce for dipping. That is the BEST breadstick dipping sauce and also you solely want 3 elements to make it. All you do is soften a stick of butter in a saucepan, skim off the froth, after which whisk in slightly garlic powder and salt. Pour that out right into a bowl and serve!

For a model made with recent garlic and herbs, I even have an equally simple do-it-yourself garlic butter sauce recipe that you need to use. 

Serving Options

Should you’re not all concerning the garlic like I’m, you’ll be able to pair your breadsticks with extra bread dips like marinara sauce (all the time a basic), parsley pesto, or creamy ranch dressing. I’ll even dunk mine in Macedonian ajvar as a result of, effectively, that stuff goes with all the pieces. 

These tacky do-it-yourself breadsticks make one of the best aspect dish on pasta evening, subsequent to creamy shrimp fettuccine or hen pasta primavera. They’re additionally an excellent stand-in for bread rolls each time I make chili on sport day, they usually’re nice for dunking into bowls of seafood corn chowder.

The best way to Retailer Leftovers

• Fridge. These garlic breadsticks are finest saved within the fridge because of the parmesan cheese. Retailer them in an hermetic container and allow them to come to room temperature once more once you serve them. 
• Reheat. I generally prefer to heat my breadsticks within the oven slightly, simply be sure that to wrap them with foil in order that they don’t dry out.
• Freeze. Baked garlic breadsticks freeze effectively. Stash them in a freezer bag or container and preserve them frozen for as much as 2 months. Thaw the breadsticks within the fridge earlier than serving.

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