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Soft Italian Breadsticks

Melanie Kathryn - Gather for Bread
Soft homemade breadsticks are SO easy to make. Topped with a cheese and herb mixture, the perfect addition to the bread basket at the dinner table. Bake up in 20 minutes, hot and fresh.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 13 minutes
Course Bread/Rolls
Servings 24 bread sticks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm water 90° - 100°
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For Topping:

  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Combine water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Pour into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer. Add the butter, flour, salt, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Using a flat paddle mix until combined. Switch to dough hook to begin kneading, While kneading if the dough is too dry and doesn't stretch at all, add a tablespoon of water. If the dough is too wet add a tablespoon of flour at a time until soft and smooth. The dough should clear sides of the bowl. Knead for a total of 5-7 minutes.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • After dough has risen place on a lightly floured counter. Divide in half. Divide each half into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope. Place on a greased or Silpat lined baking sheet 2 inches apart. Let rest covered for 20 minutes.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately smear with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
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