Description
These Buttery Garlic Twisted Breadsticks are soft, flavorful, and irresistibly aromatic. Made with a simple yeast dough, infused with garlic powder, oregano, and basil, then twisted into elegant sticks and coated in melted butter, they make a perfect appetizer or side to any meal.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour (more if needed)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp yeast
Seasoning Ingredients
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp melted butter (more if needed)
Instructions
- Proof the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/2 tsp salt to evenly distribute the salt through the flour.
- Combine wet and dry: Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add the olive oil and the yeast mixture to the flour bowl. Stir with a spatula until a rough dough ball forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 6 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour as needed if the dough feels sticky to prevent sticking.
- Let dough rise: Place the kneaded dough back into the mixing bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Shape breadsticks: After rising, remove the dough and press it flat with your hands. Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into 14 equal pieces by first cutting in half, then each half into smaller pieces until you have 14.
- Preheat oven and prepare twists: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll each piece into a log and then twist them gently. Place the twisted breadsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the breadsticks: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. While baking, melt the butter and mix the garlic powder, oregano, and basil to prepare the seasoning.
- Butter and season: When the breadsticks are done, remove them from the oven and immediately brush them generously with melted butter. Sprinkle the garlic and herb seasoning evenly over the top.
- Serve: Let the breadsticks cool slightly and enjoy warm as a perfect side or snack!
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with bread flour for a chewier texture.
- Add more garlic powder for stronger garlic flavor if desired.
- These breadsticks freeze well; freeze unbuttered and thaw before warming and buttering.
- For extra crispiness, bake a few minutes longer but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
Keywords: garlic breadsticks, twisted breadsticks, buttery breadsticks, garlic herb breadsticks, homemade breadsticks
