Description
Crispy olive garlic breadsticks bring Mediterranean charm to your table, promising a delightful blend of herbs and savory flavors. Warm and fragrant, these breadsticks will transport you to a sunny Italian kitchen with their irresistible aroma and golden-brown crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) lukewarm water
Yeast and Sweetener:
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Seasoning and Topping:
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare a seasoning blend by combining flaky sea salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley in a small container, then set aside for later use.
- Activate the yeast by whisking it with lukewarm water and sugar in a stand mixer bowl, allowing the mixture to become frothy and bubbly for 7-10 minutes.
- Create the dough by incorporating bread flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and melted butter into the activated yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough using the stand mixer’s hook attachment on low speed, developing a smooth and elastic texture for 7-8 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, ensuring complete coverage with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and allow it to rise in a warm environment until it doubles in volume, approximately 1 hour.
- Deflate the risen dough and divide it precisely into 10 equal portions.
- Shape each dough portion into a uniform breadstick by rolling it with the palm of your hand, creating consistent cylindrical forms.
- Arrange the shaped breadsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, covering them with a towel to rest and slightly expand for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) while preparing the breadsticks.
- Gently brush the breadsticks with a portion of the melted butter to enhance golden coloration.
- Bake the breadsticks until they achieve a rich, golden-brown appearance, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, brush the warm breadsticks with remaining melted butter and generously sprinkle the prepared garlic salt seasoning blend over the surface.
Notes
- Customize the seasoning blend by adding dried herbs like oregano or thyme for extra flavor complexity.
- Experiment with different flour combinations like whole wheat or semolina to modify texture and nutritional profile.
- Ensure yeast activation by using lukewarm water between 100-110°F to create optimal rising conditions for the dough.
- Make gluten-free version by substituting bread flour with gluten-free flour blend and adding xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg