Rosemary-Garlic Breadsticks

evelyn/athens's Note:

Easy to make and the flavour can't be beat. Enjoy with your next Italian-inspired meal, and not just. Prep time does not include rising time.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 16 breadst ...

Dough

• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups water, warm
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 1/4 cups white bread flour

Topping

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

1. Dissolve sugar in warm water in large bowl; sprinkle in yeast; let stand 10 minutes, then stir well.
2. Stir in oil, salt, and 3 cups flour; beat with wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth and elastic; if necessary, add more flour to make a soft dough which leaves sides of bowl; turn out onto floured board; gather up into a ball.
3. Knead dough, adding more flour as necessary until smooth and no longer sticky (8-10 minutes); place in lightly greased bowl; turn dough to grease top; cover with greased waxed paper and tea towel; let rise in warm place until doubled (approximately 45-60 minutes); punch down dough and turn out onto lightly floured board; let rest for 10 minutes; roll out dough to 16" x 8" rectangle; combine topping ingredients; spread mixture evenly over surface; cut dough into 16, 1-inch strips; pick up each strip by ends and twist in opposing directions; place on greased baking sheet.
4. Preheat oven to 425F and set rack in middle of oven.
5. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until golden.

Reviews

[Candice Hibbs]

very nice, I used brown sugar instead of white sugar, gives the dough a bit more of a sweet taste. also instead of 1 tbs garlic because my husband isnt a huge fan I just used one clove and a dash of Mrs dash garlic plus seasoning. Very good, will make it again

[Hazelruthe]

These were fantastic! The best bread sticks I've ever made and I can't wait to make them again. Great recipe! Thank you! Cathy :)

[rebellemichelle]

These were very good and smelled delicious while they were baking. I somehow missed out the topping part so I am sure they would be even better if I had done that. I will make these again.