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Published: Jul 11, 2019 · Modified: Jan 2, 2023 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Breadsticks

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Breadsticks wrapped in a red and white napkin.

Delicious homemade breadsticks with butter and garlic. These soft breadsticks are perfect as a side dish for dinner served with pasta, soup or salad.

A bundle of breadsticks wrapped in a red and white napkin.
Table of Contents
Homemade breadsticks
Key ingredients
Steps to make
Recipe tips
To freeze unbaked breadsticks
Frequently asked questions
More toppings
Serve these breadsticks with
Breadsticks

Homemade breadsticks

My family loves these soft buttery breadsticks. When the kids were younger, they would help roll out the dough. Now that they are older, they love to sneak a breadstick before dinnertime.

These breadsticks are really hard to resist.  The fresh from the oven smell, the buttery sheen, and the smell of garlic.  All that pure deliciousness is just too much! If only I could limit myself to just one.

Key ingredients

Bowls filled with flour and other ingredients.

Ingredients

This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.

  • Flour - I use all purpose flour. You could also use a bread flour.
  • Yeast - This recipes uses active dry yeast
  • Olive oil - Added to the dough for a bit of flavor and helps make the dough pliable
  • Butter - The butter will be slathered on the finished breadsticks when they come out of the oven. Use regular salted butter.
  • Seasoning - Garlic powder, Italian seasoning and coarse salt

Steps to make

How to make it

In this section I share step by step photos, cooking method, techniques and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures and timing, check the printable recipe card below.

  • Place water, yeast and sugar in a bowl and let rest for 10 minutes
  • Add oil, salt and one cup of flour
Activated yeast in a bowl.
Stirring flour and oil into bread dough.
  • Continue add flour until dough is formed
  • Knead dough until very smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Dough can be kneaded in the mixing bowl or on a floured surface.
Mixing bread dough with a spatula.
Kneading bread dough.
  • Cover and allow dough to rise until doubled
  • Divide dough into 16 pieces and then shape into breadstick. Allow to rise again and then bake.
Bread dough in a bowl.
Bread dough that has fully doubled in size.
Bread dough divided into small balls.
Shaped bread dough on a baking sheet.
  • Melt butter and add herbs and garlic powder
  • Brush butter over breadsticks when they come out of the oven
  • Sprinkle with coarse salt
Brushing butter on breadsticks.
Sprinkling salt on breadsticks.

Recipe tips

  • Bread dough can be mixed by hand or in a stand mixer
  • Try to make breadsticks as evenly sized as possible
  • Bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly sprayed with a nonstick spray
  • Breadsticks are best served warm, but if serving later place breadsticks in an airtight container or bag once the breadsticks have fully cooled

To freeze unbaked breadsticks

  • Shape breadsticks and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment
  • Place entire baking sheet in the freezer
  • Once breadsticks are frozen, remove from the baking sheet and place breadsticks in a freezer safe bag
  • To use, remove breadsticks from the freezer and place frozen breadsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a clean dish towel and allow breadsticks to thaw and then rise slightly.
  • Then bake as directed

Frequently asked questions

Can I make breadsticks ahead of time?

Yes, you can shape the breadsticks and place on a baking sheet. Then cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. Pull out and let the dough warm up 30 minutes before baking.

How long do breadsticks last?

These breadsticks are best eaten while they are still warm, but they will still be delicious for 2-3 days after baking.

More toppings

These bread sticks would be delicious with several different toppings.  Some options include:

  • Parmesan cheese - sprinkle on after adding the butter
  • Cheddar cheese - sprinkle on breadsticks before baking
  • Sesame seeds - brush with an egg wash first and then sprinkle the sesame seeds before baking
  • Everything bagel blend - brush with an egg wash first and then sprinkle with the blend before baking
  • Olive oil instead of butter

Serve these breadsticks with

  • Baked Chicken Pasta
  • Italian Sausages, Peppers and Onions
  • Chicken Alfredo Bake
  • Caesar Salad
  • Tortellini Pasta Salad
  • Tomato Soup
  • Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce
  • Pesto dipping sauce
Breadsticks on a white platter.

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A bundle of breadsticks wrapped in a red and white napkin.

Breadsticks

Kathy
Soft homemade breadsticks with a seasoned garlic butter.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Rising Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins
Course Bread
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 16 Sticks
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ Cups Warm Water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (or one packet)
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 4 - 4 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour

Topping

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter (melted)
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Measure water into mixing bowl and sprinkle yeast over water.
    1 ½ Cups Warm Water, 2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • Sprinkle sugar over yeast and stir together. Wait 5 - 10 minutes for mixture to become bubbly.
    1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • Add Olive Oil, Salt, and one Cup of Flour. Mix until incorporated
    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 4 - 4 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
  • Continue adding flour 1 Cup at a time. You might not add all the flour. With the last cup begin adding ¼ cup at a time.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes
  • Move dough to a large bowl that has been lightly oiled. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel
  • Let rise until doubled, about 1 ½ - 2 hours
  • Punch down down gently to deflate the dough
  • Divide dough into 16 equal pieces and shape into a rough ball. Then shape each ball into a 6-8 inch breadstick.
  • Place each bread stick to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly sprayed with a nonstick spray. Place about ½ inch apart. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 12- 15 minutes until lightly browned

Topping

  • Melt butter and then add garlic powder and herbs
    2 Tablespoons Butter, ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Brush butter over the top of baked breadsticks while they are still warm
  • Sprinkle with coarse salt

Notes

  • Bread dough can be mixed by hand or in a stand mixer
  • Try to make breadsticks as evenly sized as possible
  • Bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly sprayed with a nonstick spray
  • Breadsticks are best served warm, but if serving later place breadsticks in an airtight container or bag once the breadsticks have fully cooled
To freeze unbaked breadsticks
  • Shape breadsticks and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment
  • Place entire baking sheet in the freezer
  • Once breadsticks are frozen, remove from the baking sheet and place breadsticks in a freezer safe bag
  • To use, remove breadsticks from the freezer and place frozen breadsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a clean dish towel and allow breadsticks to thaw and then rise slightly.
  • Then bake as directed

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 304mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 3mg
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This post was originally in February 2015. The pictures and recipe have been updated.   

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  1. David @ Spiced says

    July 15, 2019 at 5:22 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely love baking bread, and breadsticks are one of my favorites! This is a great recipe, and you can't beat the garlic salt there at the end. These breadsticks would definitely not be safe around me!!

    Reply
  2. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    July 15, 2019 at 3:33 am

    5 stars
    Nothing beats the warm and delicious smell of bread baking 🙂

    Reply
  3. Valentina says

    July 14, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    YUM! Butter + garlic is so magical, and on bread, even more so! These could make for some very cute, skinny subs, too. 😀 ~Valentina

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