Breadsticks

Breadsticks

This is a simplest & fastest way to get some fresh & warm bread on the table for dinner.

If you forgot to leave butter out to soften for this, simply pop into the microwave for 10 seconds or rest in a bowl atop a dish of hot water.

Don’t worry if it’s not too soft, the heat from the water also softens it.

One pack make makes 20 breadsticks

1/2 pack recipe here makes 10

Soft & fluffy breadsticks in 45 minutes.

Ingredients:

257 g Soft roll flour mix

150 g warm water (100-115°F or so)

1/2 Tbsp sugar

4 g active or instant yeast

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar

3 Tbsp soft unsalted butter plus more for brushing tops

Seasonings of choice:

Garlic salt, oregano, grated Parmesan

Directions:

I provide you with 2 simple ways to roll these. Divide into equal-sized portions, ball them up & roll into long strands or sticks. Method 2, with pictures below, is a simple pat out the dough & slice.

1. Like a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In the bowl of stand mixer with a paddle attachment, pour in water, sugar and yeast. Stir to dissolve. Allow to sit 3-5 minutes until frothy, if using active yeast.

3. Add the flour mix & the soft butter. Beat on low at first then increase to medium (#4 on the kitchen aid) and beat for 2 minutes, scraping down sides a few times.

4. Transfer the dough with a spatula to a clean work surface, dusted very lightly with flour or tapioca/potato starch, and knead the dough until smooth & soft. (About 30 seconds.)

Method 1.

1. Divide the dough evenly into 8 pieces. Ball up the dough in a floured hand until a tight round. On a lightly floured board roll into strands/sticks about 7” long. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.

Method 2 (Images below)

1. Shape the dough into roughly a 10” by 7” long rectangle, about 1/2” thick. Using a pizza wheel, sharp knife or bench scraper, divide into 1” wide strips & space them out a little on the sheet pan. You’ll have 10 sticks. You can leave the sticks like thyis

   Rising: Let the breadsticks rest for 20-30 minutes or until they rise and puff. I like to place the sheet pan in my oven, covered with a towel or plastic wrap, with the light on. Preheat oven to lowest setting (170°F) for ONE minute only, turn off and add a bowl of hot water on lowest rack. This creates a great proof box.

2. Allow to sit in the oven and proof for 15 minutes like this. Remove and set on warm stovetop, if possible, while oven then heats.

3. Preheat your oven to 425°F.

4. Brush with butter & if desired, garlic salt or seasonings of choice.

5. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown.

6. Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter. Serve warm.

• To refresh, place the breadsticks on a baking sheet, and reheat in the oven at 425°F for 4-5 minutes, or until warmed through. You can also re-brush with butter and sprinkle again with garlic powder and salt, if you wish.