Garlic Herb Breadsticks Soft (Printable)

Soft, fluffy breadsticks with garlic and fresh herbs, ideal as a side or snack option.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
02 - 1 cup warm water (110°F)
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Garlic Herb Butter

07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

# How to Make:

01 - Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and melted butter to yeast mixture; stir until a soft dough forms.
03 - Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces; roll each into a 7-inch rope and arrange on baking sheet.
07 - Cover dough pieces and let rise for 15 minutes.
08 - Combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, and salt in a bowl.
09 - Brush breadsticks with half the garlic herb butter and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
10 - Remove from oven, brush with remaining garlic herb butter, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in just about 90 minutes total, with most of that being hands-off rising time, so you can prep them while making pasta for dinner
  • That garlic herb butter brushed on while they're still warm creates this irresistible golden crust that's crispy outside but impossibly soft inside
  • People genuinely believe you spent hours in the kitchen when really you just mixed, kneaded, and let time do the work
02 -
  • Water temperature is genuinely critical. I wasted an entire batch once by using water that was too hot, and the yeast never activated. Invest in a quick thermometer or use the wrist test: it should feel like a comfortable bath temperature.
  • Don't skip the second rise. Those final 15 minutes before baking make the difference between dense breadsticks and fluffy ones that practically melt in your mouth.
03 -
  • Crushing the dried oregano and basil between your fingers before adding them releases their essential oils and intensifies the flavor dramatically
  • If your kitchen is cold, turn your oven on for just one minute then turn it off before placing your dough inside for rising. That little bit of warmth makes an enormous difference in rising time.

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