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Twisted garlic butter breadsticks with fresh Italian herbs.

Soft Garlic Breadsticks (easy + vegan)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
proofing: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 breadsticks
Author: Tracy Halasz

Ingredients

Garlic Butter

  • 2-3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon garlic granules or 1 large clove, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, sea salt or flaky salt (to taste)

Optional Toppings

  • 1-2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian dry herbs (oregano, basil, parsley)
  • fresh parsley, basil, rosemary or thyme (chopped)
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Add parchment or a silicone mat to a large baking sheet.

Shaping the Breadsticks

  • Twist off a chunk of all purpose refrigerator dough (around 1 - 1 ¼ pounds). The size of the chunk will depend on how many breadsticks you plan to make.
  • Shape it into a ball on a lightly floured surface. Portion the dough into 9-12 equal pieces (60-70 grams) using a bench scraper or knife.
  • Roll/shape each piece into a 7-8" log. If the dough keeps springing back, give it a few minutes for the gluten to warm up and relax. Add flour to your hands as needed to prevent sticking.
  • Transfer the breadsticks to the prepared baking sheet with about 1" between. Cover with plastic and a towel then let rise in a warm place until puffy (~20 minutes depending how warm your kitchen is).
  • PREHEAT oven to 450º F with rack in center position. If your oven runs hot, preheat to 425º F. Keep your eyes on the breadsticks for the last minute or two.

Make the Garlic Butter

  • Melt the butter and stir in the garlic powder or fresh minced garlic and salt.

Time to Bake

  • When it's time to bake, gently brush melted garlic butter or dairy-free milk on the top of each breadstick. If adding sesame seeds, sprinkle them on now so they stick.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until light - medium golden. Broil for the last minute if you prefer a darker crust.
  • Remove the pan from the oven, brush with more butter, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, sea salt, and Italian seasonings if desired.

Notes

Vegan Parmesan Cheese - I'm obsessed with this parmesan cheese and it's dynamite on breadsticks. Make a batch and store it in the fridge indefinitely. Shake it over everything for a salty, cheesy, garlic boost of flavor!
Soft Breadsticks - Brushing the baked breadsticks with garlic butter when they come out of the oven makes the crust soft and tender.
Baking Time - For softer breadsticks bake just until golden; for crispier breadsticks, bake until richly golden brown. Keep your eyes on the breadsticks for the last minute or two.
Freezer Friendly - Freeze any leftover baked and cooled breadsticks in a ziplock in the freezer for up to several months.