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One-Hour Soft Buttery Breadsticks Recipe

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These One-Hour Soft Buttery Breadsticks are a quick and delicious homemade treat perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients and a short rising time, they deliver soft, warm breadsticks brushed with melted butter and optionally topped with salt, cinnamon sugar, or other seasonings. Ideal for a snack, appetizer, or side to soups and salads.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water (warmed according to yeast manufacturer’s directions)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce packet; Red Star Platinum recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional; to taste; can be omitted if preferred)

For Brushing & Topping

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or vegan buttery spread, melted; divided)
  • Kosher or sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
  • Cinnamon-sugar for sprinkling (optional; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar to 1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon)
  • Optional toppings: Parmesan cheese, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, poppy seeds, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook (or in a large mixing bowl if hand-kneading), combine the flour, warmed water (temperature per yeast package, generally 95-130°F), instant dry yeast, olive oil, sugar, and salt if using. Knead for about 7 minutes until the dough is soft, smooth, and forms a firm mass. If kneading by hand, knead a few minutes longer until smooth and elastic.
  2. Prepare for shaping: Turn the dough out onto a Silpat-lined or greased standard-sized baking sheet.
  3. Roll out dough: Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a rectangle roughly 8 inches by 12 inches and about 1 inch thick. The dough will be springy and resist at first; rotate and flip the dough as needed while rolling to achieve the desired size.
  4. Score breadsticks: Using a pizza cutter, score one long slice down the middle lengthwise, then make 11 vertical slices across creating approximately 22 breadsticks. Adjust number based on preferred width and dough size.
  5. First rise: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place it in a warm, draft-free location to rise for about 20 minutes. To create a warm spot in a cold kitchen, preheat your oven to 400°F for 1 minute, then turn it off and insert the baking sheet inside.
  6. Preheat oven: After rising, remove the dough from the oven and set the baking sheet on the stovetop. Preheat the oven to 350°F for baking. The dough will have risen about 30 minutes total.
  7. Butter and season: Generously brush the dough with half of the melted butter or vegan buttery spread. Sprinkle with Kosher salt, cinnamon sugar, or other desired toppings like Parmesan, chives, garlic powder, or seeds.
  8. Bake: Bake the breadsticks for about 20 minutes until lightly golden, firm to the touch, and cooked through.
  9. Finish with butter: Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with the remaining melted butter for extra flavor and softness.
  10. Serve and store: Enjoy the breadsticks warm and fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly in the microwave for 5 seconds with a pat of butter if desired to soften.

Notes

  • Use a digital thermometer to check water temperature for optimal yeast activation; avoid water that is too hot to prevent killing yeast.
  • Sprinkling salt on top instead of adding to dough prevents toughening and maintains a tender crumb.
  • You can customize toppings to your taste including Parmesan, herbs, seeds, or cinnamon sugar for a sweet twist.
  • Vegan buttery spread can be used to keep this recipe vegan-friendly.
  • Optimal rising environment can be created using your oven’s residual heat method described in step 5.
  • These breadsticks are best consumed fresh but can be refreshed in the microwave briefly without drying out.

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