Cinnamon Breadsticks
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Cinnamon Breadsticks
Description
The breadsticks begin with a yeast dough made from warm water, active dry yeast, sugar, flour, and salt. After proofing the yeast and mixing the dough to the right consistency, it rests briefly before being rolled into a rectangle. The dough is cut into strips which can be twisted for texture and placed on a greased sheet for a short second rise. Baking follows until the breadsticks turn golden brown.
While baking, a cinnamon and sugar mixture combined with melted butter creates a classic sweet topping that enhances the aroma and flavor of the warm breadsticks. The resulting breadsticks have a soft crumb with a lightly caramelized sugar crust.
Serving these warm allows the butter and sugar topping to still be slightly melty, ideal for a comforting treat or alongside a meal. The recipe notes emphasize proper water temperature for yeast activation and suggest using salted butter to maintain balanced seasoning. Instant yeast may be used as a substitute without proofing.
Ingredients
Breadsticks
- 1 ½ cups water about 105 F, warm
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3-4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl), stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes or until foamy.
- Mix in 2 cups flour and salt. Continue adding flour 1/4 cup at a time until dough clears the sides of the bowl.
- Knead dough for three minutes.
- Cover, and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Grease an 11X17-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Roll out the dough into about a 12x16-inch rectangle about 1/2-inch thick on a floured surface.
- Cut into 8 long strips. I like to use a pizza cutter to cut the dough.
- Cut the strips in half horizontally to make 16 strips.
- Twist strips or leave in strips.
- Place twist on prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining strips.
- Cover with greased plastic wrap, and let rise 20 minutes.
- Toward the end of the rising time, preheat oven to 350 F.
- Uncover, and bake 12-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While breadsticks are baking, stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Brush bread sticks with half melted butter.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Drizzle remaining half butter over breadsticks.
Notes
- Water temperature should be warm like a bath to activate yeast without killing it; avoid hot water.
- Instant yeast can substitute for active dry yeast without proofing.
- Use salted butter or add extra salt if using unsalted butter to maintain flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16breadsticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breadstick | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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