Make soft, tender breadsticks at home with basic pantry ingredients.

Tender, chewy breadsticks are brushed with garlic butter and spinkled with parmesan for the perfect addition to any meal.

garlic and parmesan Breadsticks in a dish

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Flavor: These breadsticks are buttery and lightly garlicky, with a golden crust and tender center. Every bite is full of melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
Skill Level: This is the perfect beginner-friendly yeast dough recipe that is easy to follow and forgiving.
Serving: Tastes great with pasta, pizza, salads, and soup.
Freezing: Bake ‘em and freeze ‘em for up to 6 months for instant breadstick goodness that tastes great with any meal.

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Easy Breadstick Ingredients

Dough: Making dough for breadsticks is super easy! For best results, be sure the yeast isn’t expired, and whisk the flour before measuring it. You can use your favorite gluten-free flour blend for this recipe, too, just follow the conversions on the package.
Cheese: Parmesan cheese adds salty flavor and makes a crispy topping. Swap it for your favorite shredded cheese and place the baking sheet under the broiler for about 30 seconds to ensure the cheese is lightly browned and melted.

Favorite Variations

Customize breadsticks to match the menu!

Doing a shrimp boil? Add some Cajun spice to the melted butter in Step 7. Or add in a teaspoon of garlic powder. Make a hearty lasagna soup with Italian seasoning breadsticks for sopping up all that juicy broth. Try a fun everything bagel seasoning that the kids will love.

dry ingredients in a bowl to make Breadsticks

adding wet ingredients to dry ingredients to make Breadsticks

How to Make Breadsticks

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl (see recipe below) and stir in water and oil.
Slowly add remaining flour to create a ball that isn’t sticky, and let the dough rise.
Divide the dough and shape into logs. Cover and let rise again.
Brush with melted butter and garlic before baking until golden brown.
Top with butter and sprinkle with parmesan.

cutting and shaping Breadsticks dough on a cutting board

Breadsticks on a sheet pan before baking

Best Way to Store Breadsticks

Store breadsticks at room temperature in a zippered bag at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze them on a sheet pan before transferring them to a zippered bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
Leftover cheesy breadsticks can be baked into rustic croutons for homemade panzanella salad, or to top a comforting bowl of tomato bisque. Simply cut breadsticks into bite-sized pieces and bake at 350°F until fully dried.

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Author Holly Nilsson

Breadsticks

Author Holly Nilsson

Servings 10 breadsticks

These soft and fluffy breadsticks are made from a simple yeast dough, brushed with garlic butter, and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese for the perfect cheesy side.

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Servings 10 breadsticks

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Rise Time 35

Total Time 1 20

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 2 ½ – 3 cups all-purpose flour divided
▢ 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast 1 packet
▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 1 cup warm water (120-130°F)
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 5 tablespoons butter melted
▢ 1 clove garlic minced
▢ 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large bowl combine 1 cup of flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
Stir in the warm water and olive oil.
Gradually add the remaining 1 ½ cups flour, mixing until the dough isn't sticky and forms into a ball. You may need to add up to an additional ½ cup of flour.
Transfer dough to an oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface divide dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a log about 7 inches long. Transfer to a parchment-lined pan and lightly cover with a dish towel.
Preheat oven to 400°F while letting the dough rise (about 15 minutes).
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic. Brush over breadsticks.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until breadsticks are golden. Remove from oven.
Melt the remaining butter and brush over the breadsticks. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep breadsticks fresh by storing them in a zippered bag at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For longer storage, freeze them on a baking sheet first, then move to a zippered bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

4.99 from 58 votes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine American

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