Description
Crispy, savory Italian breadsticks are surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for dipping or snacking!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (591 ml) bread flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 package (15 g) active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) warm water
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
- Poppy seeds and/or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preparing the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, and dry yeast. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/2 cup of warm water to the flour mixture. Mix with a spoon until combined. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in the remaining 1/4 cup of warm water and add this to the dough. Mix with a spoon until all the water is absorbed.
- Kneading the Dough:
- Transfer the dough onto a clean counter and knead by hand for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more water if the dough is too hard, or more flour if it’s too sticky.
- First Rise:
- Shape the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel, and let it rise for at least 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Shaping the Dough:
- Flatten and stretch the dough into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle, approximately 14 x 9 inches. Brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for an additional hour.
- Preheating the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Cutting and Shaping Grissini:
- Cut the dough into 1/3 inch (1 cm) wide strips along the shorter side using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Gently stretch each strip to almost double its size or the length of your baking sheet.
- Adding Seeds (Optional):
- If using, sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds over the strips and roll gently to adhere.
- Baking:
- Arrange the breadsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 12 minutes, keeping a close eye on them as baking time may vary.
- Cooling and Serving:
- Remove the grissini from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve as a snack or appetizer, or with soups and salads.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
- To prevent sticking, ensure your baking sheet is well-greased or lined with parchment paper.
- Store cooled grissini in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 breadsticks
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3