Easy Breadstick Recipes
Parm and Pepper Breadsticks
Cook 2 teaspoons olive oil and 2 crushed garlic cloves in a skillet over low heat for 5 minutes. Discard garlic. Brush oil over dough; sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cut dough into 4 (4 × 2-inch) rectangles. Arrange on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes.
Spicy-Sweet Five-Spice Breadsticks
Brush dough with 1 teaspoon melted butter. Combine 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/8 teaspoon five-spice powder, a dash of kosher salt, and a dash of ground red pepper. Cut dough into 8 (8 × 1/2-inch) strips. Arrange dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until golden.
Chocolate-Sea Salt Breadsticks
If you have leftover pizza or bread dough, put it to delicious use.
Honey-Almond Breadsticks
Cut dough into 8 (8 × 1/2-inch) strips. Arrange dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes. Combine 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon melted butter; brush over hot breadsticks. Place 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds in a shallow dish, and roll breadsticks in almonds.
Pesto Breadsticks
Cut dough into 4 (8 × 1-inch) strips; twist each strip. Arrange dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 11 minutes. Combine 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Brush butter mixture over breadsticks.
Caraway Breadsticks
Brush dough with 1 lightly beaten egg; sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt. Cut dough into 4 (8 × 1-inch) strips; arrange strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until golden.
Herbed Breadsticks
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped oregano and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme over dough. Fold dough over twice; knead 4 times. Roll into an 8 × 4-inch rectangle. Cut into 4 (4 × 2-inch) rectangles; twist. Arrange on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. Brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper.
Orange-Honey Rolls
Combine 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon melted butter, and 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind in a small bowl; brush honey mixture over dough. Starting at short end, roll up dough, jelly-roll fashion. Cut roll crosswise into 4 equal rounds. Arrange rounds on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, and bake at 425° for 11 minutes.
