This is a really quick breadstick recipe that rivals those served at a famous "hut" of pizza. Soft and fluffy, with a deliciously seasoned cheesy topping. They come together, start to finish, in less than an hour an a half, and that includes about 45 minutes of rising time. Easy-peasy!
Author: Gwen
Recipe type: Breads
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
In your stand-mixer or bread machine, mix together:
1⅓ c. warm water
2 T. soft butter
4 c. of flour
2 T. sugar
2 t. salt
1 t. Greek Seasonings or your favorite herb blend
2½ t. yeast
¼ c. ground flax seed (optional)
Toppings:
⅓ c. Parmesan cheese
1 T. kosher salt – it’s the fluffy kind. (If you don’t have that, substitute 1 t. regular salt)
2 t. Greek Salad Dressing seasoning mix or use optional seasoning mix below if you don’t have the Greek Seasoning
Seasoning Mix:
⅓ cup of Parmesan cheese
1 t ground black pepper
1 t oregano
1 t garlic powder Blend and mash the seasonings, cheese, and fluffy salt with a fork. Shake/sprinkle this mix onto your breadsticks before baking.
Instructions
Mix ingredients in bread machine or by hand and knead until dough is smooth.
Butter a parchment lined cookie sheet, and set aside.
Roll the dough into a rectangle about the size of a cookie sheet.
Transfer it to the pan and stretch to fill your pan.
Spread butter over the top.
Blend the ingredients for the seasoned topping with a fork and sprinkle liberally over the dough.
Cut the breadsticks to size: cut rectangle in half lengthwise and widthwise, then cut each quarter into 6 pieces.
Cover, and let rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 400° F during the last 5 minutes of rising time.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
You can add more butter and seasonings at the end if desired. Butter with fresh chopped garlic is amazing.
Serve with marinara dipping sauce.
Variation: Cheesy Breadsticks- after baking, add more seasonings and mozzarella cheese. Put under the broiler until the cheese is melted and a little bit brown.
Notes
Recipe by Gwen's Nest at https://gwens-nest.com/breadstick-recipe/