Crisp, thin sticks of bread, generally the size of a pencil or a little thicker. A classic Italian appetizer.
Prep Time
1 hour 30 minutes (includes proofing)
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 50 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Skills Required
Dough Making, Shaping
Ingredients & Nutrition
80 kcal
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Fat
13g
Carbs
0.5g
Fiber
0.5g
Sugar
120mg
Sodium
- 3 cups Bread Flour
- 1 tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Honey or Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- for sprinkling Coarse Sea Salt
Equipment Needed
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking Sheet
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or sesame seeds before baking.
- Wrap the breadsticks with prosciutto before serving.
- Make a sweeter version by using sugar and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar.
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast and honey in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in flour, olive oil, and salt. Knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth.
3. Let the dough rise in a covered bowl for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Punch down the dough. Divide it into small pieces and roll each piece into a long, thin rope.
6. Place the breadsticks on a baking sheet, brush with a little olive oil, and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.