Garlic Bread Sticks
Delicious homemade garlic bread sticks with a crispy exterior and flavorful garlic butter topping, perfect as a side or snack.
Ingredients
Yeast and liquids
- 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water about 43°C / 110°F
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Dough
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 3 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit 5–10 min until foamy.
- Mix in olive oil, salt, and 2 cups flour; form shaggy dough.
- Add remaining flour and knead 5–7 min until smooth.
- Shape into a ball, let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, cut into 12 strips, and arrange on baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 200°C, let bread sticks rest 10–15 min, then bake 12–15 min until golden. Brush with garlic butter and sprinkle Parmesan.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of herbs or cheese before baking.