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Grissini / Italian Breadsticks

Long crunchy sticks of bread better known as Grissini or Italian Breadsticks.  These crispy sticks make the perfect appetizer, snack or serve with a bowl of soup or stew.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
rising time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 25 breadsticks
Calories: 44 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks , Baked Goods
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon water (lukewarm) (135 grams total)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Honey or sugar
  • 1¾ cups + 1/2 tablespoon all purpose flour (222 grams total)
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2¼ tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a standup mixer with the hook attachment add the water, salt and honey, then place the flour on top and add the yeast, mix on medium speed for 2 minutes, then add the olive oil and continue to mix for about 5-7 minutes or until you have a compact and elastic dough.
  2. Remove the dough** to a flat surface and knead a few time to shape into a ball. Place in a slightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean tea towel or plastic wrap.  Place in a draft free warm area to rise.  Let rise for approximately 90 minutes or doubled in bulk.
  3. Pre-heat oven to 425F (220C).  Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Remove dough from the bowl and place on a lightly oil flat surface, shape into a flat rectangle shape and cut small pieces of dough.  Stretch with your fingers to form long sticks.  Place sticks** on prepared cookie sheets and bake for approximately 8-10 minutes or until golden.  Let cool and serve.  Enjoy!
** If you wish to add seeds or chopped rosemary to the dough than add it before the rising time. Gently knead into the dough and continue with the recipe.
**If you wish to add seeds or chopped rosemary before baking the breadsticks, then brush with a little olive oil and sprinkle with seeds or rosemary.

Notes

  • Instead of 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast use 3/4 teaspoon of active dry. Add it to the recipe the same way, the rising time will be quicker so keep your eye on the dough.
  • The completely cooled breadsticks should be stored in an airtight container and kept at room temperature. They will keep for up to 5 days. I don’t recommend freezing them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 44kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 46mg (2%) Potassium 13mg (0%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25breadsticks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 44

% Daily Value*

Calories 44kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Potassium 13mg 0%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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