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garlic flavored crispy buttery sticks

Garlic Bread Sticks

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 bread sticks

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 Small mixing bowl
  • 1 Measuring cups set
  • 1 Measuring spoons set
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 sheet parchment paper
  • 1 pastry brush
  • 1 Sharp knife or pizza cutter

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water about 43°C / 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In the large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast, then whisk briefly and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Stir in olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of the flour, mixing with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 cup flour a little at a time and knead in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Shape the dough into a ball, place it back in the lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust your work surface with flour.
  • Punch down the risen dough, turn it out onto the floured surface, and roll it into a rectangle about 1 cm (3/8 inch) thick.
  • Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough into 12 equal strips.
  • Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
  • Cover the shaped bread sticks lightly with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10–15 minutes while you preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • In the small mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and salt, stirring well.
  • Brush half of the garlic butter mixture over the tops of the bread sticks.
  • Bake the bread sticks for 12–15 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately brush with the remaining garlic butter.
  • Sprinkle the hot bread sticks with grated Parmesan cheese and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure your water is warm but not hot so the yeast activates properly without being killed, and always allow the dough to fully double for the lightest texture. If your kitchen is cool, you can let the dough rise in an unheated oven with the light on or near (not on) a warm stovetop. Adjust the garlic level to taste, and if you like extra crisp edges, roll the dough a bit thinner. These bread sticks are best served warm, but you can reheat them briefly in a hot oven to refresh; avoid microwaving too long, which makes them chewy.
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