Herbed Soft Breadsticks (Print-Friendly Version)
Chewy breadsticks brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with Parmesan. Best enjoyed warm with marinara dip.
# Ingredients List:
→ Dough Mix
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600 g bread flour
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1 teaspoon dry active yeast
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1.5 teaspoons salt
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0.5 tablespoon sugar
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85 g unsalted butter melted
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240 ml warm milk at 40°C
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180 ml warm water at 40°C
→ Garlic Herb Butter
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55 g unsalted butter melted
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1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
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1 teaspoon oregano, dried
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Start by tossing bread flour, yeast, salt, sugar, melted butter, warm milk, and water into a mixer with a dough hook.
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Begin on slow then speed up to high and knead for about 8 to 10 minutes until the dough feels smooth and stretchy.
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Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and leave it in a warm spot for an hour or until it doubles in size.
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On a floured counter, roll the dough out into a 46 by 33 cm rectangle, then place it on a baking tray.
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Cut the dough into 20 strips using a pizza wheel so you get breadsticks.
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Cover the breadsticks and leave them to puff up again for half an hour to an hour.
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Stir together 30 g melted butter with onion flakes, oregano, garlic powder, basil, and salt until blended well.
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Set your oven to 245°C (470°F) so it’s nice and hot.
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Brush the breadsticks with 30 g melted butter then bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Right after baking, spread the herbed butter over the breadsticks and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cut and serve them warm, great with marinara sauce.
# Helpful Hints:
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For best results, measure flour with a kitchen scale and keep liquids at 40°C to wake up the yeast nicely.
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You can freeze the dough after the first rise; just thaw it in the fridge overnight before shaping.
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Breadsticks without the topping freeze well and can be warmed up in the oven before adding butter and cheese.
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Serving the breadsticks warm with marinara sauce really boosts the taste.