Breadsticks Recipe
Make Breadsticks Recipe in just 1h 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Topping & Finish
Method
Dough
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Activate and combine
In a large mixing bowl combine warm water and warm milk (total about 95–110°F / 35–43°C). Stir in the sugar and sprinkle the instant yeast over the surface. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy (if still inactive after 10 minutes, yeast may be old; replace).
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Build the dough
Add melted butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil to the yeast mixture. Whisk briefly. Add 2 cups of the flour and the salt; stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Gradually add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until the dough comes together and is slightly sticky but pulls away from the bowl.
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Knead
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky. (If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook on medium for 5–6 minutes.) Add a tablespoon of flour only if dough is excessively sticky.
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Shape & Bake
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Prepare oven and pan
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
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Deflate and portion
Punch down the risen dough to release air. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 24 equal pieces for 8–10 inch breadsticks (or fewer for larger sticks). Roll each piece into a smooth ball, then roll each ball into a 10–12 inch long stick about 1/2 inch thick. Keep shaped sticks covered with a towel while working to prevent drying.
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Second rise
Place shaped sticks on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Cover loosely and let rest 15–20 minutes to relax and puff slightly.
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Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the sticks are golden brown on top and set. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even color.
Topping & Finish
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Make garlic-parsley butter
While the sticks bake, combine the 3 tablespoons melted butter for brushing with the minced garlic and chopped parsley in a small heatproof bowl. (If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, gently warm the mixture for 20–30 seconds in the microwave to mellow the raw edge.)
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