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Soft & Chewy Copycat Breadsticks with Garlic Parmesan Butter

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Make restaurant-style soft and chewy breadsticks at home. This easy recipe delivers fluffy homemade dough brushed with rich garlic parmesan butter, perfect as a dinner side or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Shape the breadsticks: Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide it into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut each rectangle into 10 to 12 strips, about 1 inch wide.
  7. Bake: Place the breadsticks onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between them. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  8. Prepare the topping: While the breadsticks bake, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and dried parsley. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Finish: Immediately brush the hot breadsticks generously with the garlic parmesan butter mixture. Serve warm as a dinner side or appetizer breadsticks.

Notes

  • For a quicker option, you can use store-bought pizza dough, skipping steps 1 through 4.
  • If you want extra soft, fluffy breadsticks, let the dough rise in a slightly warmer spot.
  • Serve these homemade breadsticks with marinara sauce or Alfredo sauce for dipping.

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