Braided Breadsticks

These homemade Braided Breadsticks are soft, buttery, and brushed with garlic butter for the perfect side dish or appetizer.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 35

Cook Time 11

Total Time 46

Servings

Calories 217kcal

Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

Bread

1 ½ cups warm water
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon instant rapid yeast fast-acting, rapid rise yeast
3 ¼- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Garlic Butter Topping

4 Tablespoons salted butter melted (can use unsalted if preferred)
2 teaspoons garlic salt
chopped parsley for garnish (optional, can use dried)

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, use a fork to mix together the 1 ½ cups warm water, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, and 1 Tablespoon instant rapid yeast fast-acting, rapid rise yeast . Add the paddle attachment and add 3 ¼ cups flour, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Turn the mixer on and knead the dough for about 4-5 minutes or until it comes together around the hook. If after 5 minutes the dough still sticks to mostly the side of the bowl add a bit more flour until it clears the side of the bowl. Knead for an additional 3-4 minutes after it comes together around the hook.
Preheat oven to 400 F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Sprinkle a clean counter with flour and divide the dough into 16 equal pieces (divide in half, then each of those halves in half again; then half again; then half again). After you have 16 pieces, take one of those pieces and divide it into 3 pieces. Roll each of the 3 small pieces into a long snake about 7-9 inches long. Pinch one end of each piece together and braid the strands together. Pinch the bottoms together so they don’t undo while baking. Continue this process with the remaining 15 pieces, creating 16 breadsticks total.
Place the breadsticks on the prepared baking sheets and let rise for 20-25 minutes until they’re puffy.
Brush the breadsticks with the butter and sprinkle the garlic salt over top.
Bake for about 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a brush of more butter, if desired.

Notes

Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

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