There’s nothing better than warm, golden garlic breadsticks fresh from the oven. Soft, buttery, and brushed with garlicky goodness, they’re even better than what you’d order at your favorite restaurant. This recipe comes together with simple pantry staples and makes the perfect side dish for pasta night. For the ultimate cozy dinner, serve them with some homemade Spaghetti.
Ingredients for Homemade Breadsticks
The dough is made with flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and olive oil. Bread flour gives the best chewy texture, but all-purpose works if that’s what you have on hand. After kneading and rising, the dough is shaped into ropes and baked until golden. As soon as they come out of the oven, each breadstick is brushed with a buttery garlic topping that makes them truly irresistible.
What you’ll love about this recipe:
- Soft and chewy texture with a golden crust
- Simple ingredients you probably already have
- Easy to customize with cheese, herbs, or spice
Variations and Flavor Boosts
These breadsticks are delicious on their own, but small additions can make them even more special:
- Sprinkle Parmesan or mozzarella on top for a cheesy twist.
- Mix Italian herbs or parsley into the butter for extra flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a touch of heat.
Storage and Freezing
Garlic breadsticks are best served fresh, but they keep well too. Store cooled breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. To reheat, place them in a 350°F oven for about five minutes until warm. For longer storage, freeze baked breadsticks for up to two months, or freeze shaped dough after the first rise so you can bake fresh breadsticks anytime.
Serving Suggestions
These breadsticks are versatile and make a great addition to many meals. They’re perfect for pairing with:
- Pasta dishes like spaghetti, lasagna soup, or baked ziti.
- Hearty soups such as chicken noodle, tomato bisque, or a steaming bowl of New England clam chowder.
- Fresh salads like our lemon parmesan kale salad, for when you want something light and comforting.
- Dipped into a side of homemade marinara or even avocado ranch dressing.
Breadsticks
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm water, about 110°F–115°F
- 1¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups bread flour, plus more as needed
For the Garlic Butter Topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes, or until the yeast is bubbly and foamy.
- Add salt, oil, and bread flour. Mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, just until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Switch to the dough hook attachment and knead the dough on medium speed for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease a medium bowl with olive oil or nonstick spray. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in the bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then roll each ball into a rope about 9 inches long.
- Place the dough ropes evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets. Cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let rise again for about 1 hour, or until slightly puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Bake the breadsticks for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the breadsticks are baking, stir together the melted unsalted butter, garlic salt, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
- Remove the breadsticks from the oven. While they are still warm, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve warm.
This recipe was inspired by Iamhomesteader’s garlic breadsticks recipe.
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