Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for sprinkling)
Feel free to substitute with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture or add a pinch of Parmesan cheese to the topping for extra flavor.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
- Add the flour, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. This step is therapeutic, much like rolling out tortillas with my grandmother.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-inch long breadstick and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover the breadsticks with a cloth and let them rise for another 15 minutes.
- Bake the breadsticks for 12-14 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- While the breadsticks are baking, mix the remaining melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the hot breadsticks with the seasoned butter and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International