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Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks

Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
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Soft, fluffy Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks featuring homemade dough coated with a rich garlic butter glaze and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, these breadsticks blend bold garlic flavor with cheesy goodness in an easy-to-make recipe ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Garlic Butter Glaze

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)

Topping

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Start by activating your yeast in warm water mixed with a pinch of sugar. Once the mixture becomes frothy, combine it with flour, salt, and olive oil to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic before letting it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  2. Shape the Breadsticks: After the dough has risen, punch it down gently and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll or stretch the dough into a rectangle, then cut into equal strips about 1-inch wide. Place the strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rest briefly before baking.
  3. Bake the Breadsticks: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the breadstick strips for 12-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped.
  4. Make the Garlic Butter Glaze: While the breadsticks bake, melt unsalted butter and mix in fresh minced garlic and optional Italian herbs. This warm garlic butter will soak into the breadsticks afterward, sealing in moisture and flavor.
  5. Glaze and Add Parmesan: Once the breadsticks are out of the oven, immediately brush them generously with your garlic butter mixture. Then sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top so it melts slightly onto the warm bread.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help the dough rise evenly and achieve the best texture.
  • Don’t skip the resting time; allowing the dough to rise fully makes your breadsticks lighter and fluffier.
  • Brush butter while hot to ensure maximum absorption and flavor.
  • Fresh garlic gives a brighter, more intense flavor than garlic powder.
  • Keep an eye on baking times as oven temperatures vary to avoid overbaking.

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