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Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Breadsticks

Close-up of several soft, golden brown breadsticks topped with melted cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley.
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Make soft, tender breadsticks at home that taste like your favorite restaurant version, coated in rich garlic butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for topping)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in the 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons melted butter into the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 45 to 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Punch down the risen dough. Roll or stretch the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide and 8 inches long. Place the strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between them.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  9. While the breadsticks bake, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  10. Immediately brush the hot breadsticks generously with the garlic butter mixture as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to the melted butter topping.
  • If you prefer a chewier texture, let the dough rise for a second time (about 30 minutes) after shaping the sticks before baking.
  • Use instant yeast if you skip the initial proofing step; mix it directly with the dry ingredients.

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