Garlic-Herb Breadsticks

8 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 14 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • chopped fresh rosemary or thyme or oregano, for sprinkling

Directions

  1. 1
    Put 3/4 cup warm water in a food processor.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle the yeast on top and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the sugar and 1 teaspoon salt and pulse until dissolved.
  4. 4
    Add the flour, olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter and pulse until the dough forms a ball, about 1 minute.
  5. 5
    continue to process with the motor running until smooth, about 2 more minutes.
  6. 6
    Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; brush with olive oil.
  7. 7
    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
  8. 8
    Divide into 12 pieces, then roll each piece into a 12-16 inch rope.
  9. 9
    Arrange the ropes 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, rolling them to coat with the oil.
  10. 10
    Cover each baking sheet with a damp cloth and set aside in a warm place until the breadsticks double in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  11. 11
    Preheat the over to 400 degrees.
  12. 12
    Put the remaining 3 Tablespoons butter and the garlic in a microwave safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 1 minute.
  13. 13
    Brush the breadsticks with the garlic butter; sprinkle with the herbs and salt.
  14. 14
    Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

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