Description
Garlic butter breadsticks bring Italian bakery magic right to home kitchens. Warm, herbed dough spirals with rich garlic butter create an irresistible side you’ll crave alongside pasta or as a solo snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Wet and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt
Topping and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Activate the yeast mixture in the electric stand mixer by blending liquid ingredients, creating a smooth base for the dough development.
- Integrate flour gradually into the liquid foundation, using the dough hook to systematically incorporate ingredients until a cohesive texture emerges.
- Knead the developing dough on medium speed, transforming it into a silky, elastic consistency that signals proper gluten development.
- Transfer the prepared dough to a generously oiled container, draping with a clean cloth to encourage optimal rising in a draft-free environment.
- Allow the dough to expand and double in volume, indicating fermentation and flavor enhancement.
- Partition the risen dough into uniform segments, carefully rolling each portion into elongated cylindrical shapes measuring approximately 7 inches.
- Arrange the formed dough logs on prepared baking surfaces, ensuring adequate spacing for secondary proofing.
- Permit the shaped breadsticks to undergo a second rising phase, expanding until visibly plumped and aerated.
- Heat the oven to precise temperature, creating an ideal baking environment for golden transformation.
- Bake the breadsticks until they achieve a rich, amber-brown coloration signaling complete cooking.
- Concurrently prepare a luxurious butter infusion by combining melted butter with aromatic seasonings.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, lavishly brush the hot breadsticks with the seasoned butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serve the breadsticks while warm, presenting a delectable accompaniment bursting with herbal and garlic notes.
Notes
- Proofing matters: Ensure a warm, draft-free spot for dough rising to achieve maximum fluffiness and soft texture.
- Kneading technique: Use mixer’s dough hook for exactly 7 minutes to develop gluten and create perfect breadstick elasticity.
- Portioning precision: Divide dough evenly into 12 equal logs for consistent size and uniform baking results.
- Butter coating secret: Brush melted garlic butter immediately after baking to lock in flavor and create irresistible golden sheen.
- Storage tip: Best enjoyed warm, but can be stored in airtight container for 2-3 days and quickly reheated in oven.
- Make-ahead friendly: Prepare dough night before and refrigerate for slow rise, allowing deeper flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg