As I was reviewing this post before republishing, I noticed the original publication date: December 2008. I wrote this recipe over 16 years ago. I was newly remarried, had preteen children at home, and kept store-bought dough in freezer. That last note may be most shocking part of it all. Regardless, I still like and use this recipe when I want some breadsticks with a meal.

About a year and a half ago, I shared a very easy breadstick recipe.  It is a quick to make recipe that can be made using store bought pizza or bread dough.  However, on a recent cold and rainy day, I forgot to defrost dough to make breadsticks.  And, as it was cold and rainy outside, I didn’t want to go to the store to buy bread to accompany homemade chicken soup.  So, I decided to try my hand at making homemade breadsticks.

These breadsticks were fairly different than my other recipe.  Obviously, they took longer to make, about an hour and a half.  Also, these breadsticks were softer and rose more.  In fact, my kids used them as tiny subrolls for mini meatball subs the next night. Having made both types of breadsticks, I can’t say that I favor one more than the other.  However, I would use each recipe for different purposes.  If I wanted a breadstick with more crunch that could be served with marinara sauce for dipping, I would make Mary Kate’s Breadsticks.  If I wanted a tender breadstick that would be served with an infused oil, I would make From Scratch Breadsticks.

No matter which you choose, you do have one similar result- fresh, hot breadsticks. And as far as I am concerned, there is no reason to complain when you have many options for dips and sticks.

From Scratch Breadsticks

2014-09-25 04:07:45

Yields 18

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Prep Time

1 hr 30 min

Cook Time

12 min

Total Time

1 hr 45 min

Prep Time

1 hr 30 min

Cook Time

12 min

Total Time

1 hr 45 min

Ingredients

1. 1 cup warm water
2. 2-1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast
3. 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
4. 1-1/2 tablespoons canola oil
5. 1 egg white
6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
7. 2-1/2 (or more) cups flour
8. 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

1. In a warmed stand mixer bowl, combine water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar.
2. Let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Add remaining sugar, egg white, oil, salt, and 1 cup flour, and mix well, using dough hook.
4. When combined add another 1-1/4 cups flour, and mix for 1 minute.
5. Add more flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough is soft and clings to the hook.
6. Turn mixer to speed 4, and mix for 4 minutes.
7. Remove dough from mixing bowl, and place in a greased bowl.
8. Flip dough, so that both sides are coated with oil.
9. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise for 40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
10. Punch down dough.
11. Divide dough into 3 sections, and divide each section into 6 pieces.
12. Roll each section into a rope approximately 6 inches long.
13. Place on a greased baking sheet.
14. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise for 25 minutes.
15. Preheat oven to 400.
16. Brush the tops of breadsticks with water, and sprinkle with cheese.
17. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

1. When working with yeast, it is a good idea to warm your mixing bowl. Simply rinse bowl with hot water immediately before adding ingredients.
2. You can make this recipe without a stand mixer. In place of 4 minutes of mixing, the dough must be kneaded for 8-10 minutes.
3. If you’re seeking a warm place for your dough to rise, try your oven. Preheat the oven at 350 for 2 minutes, turn the oven off, and place the dough inside. This will create a nice warm environment in which your dough will rise nicely.

By Michele Pesula Kuegler

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