Breadsticks & Sauce Recipe
Breakfast basket w/ side of tomato sauce (size 6 or 12)
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Breadsticks
Tomato Sauce
Method
Breadsticks
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add olive oil and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the yeast mixture, stirring until combined.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 6
Shape the Breadsticks
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a stick.
- 7
Bake the Breadsticks
Place the shaped breadsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Tomato Sauce
- 8
- 9
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and add dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 10
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Allow it to cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 11
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat.