These soft whole wheat breadsticks with their ultra fluffy interior and garlic butter topping are worthy of satisfying your breadstick cravings. The dough is easy to make, and you only need a few simple ingredients.
Step 1:In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, salt and hot water with a spoon until it's too stiff to stir. Using your hands, mix the dough till all the flour is incorporated. The dough should be slightly sticky.
Step 2: Knead the dough for about 2 minutes with your hands to form a smooth, elastic-y dough. Shape into a smooth ball, place in the same bowl, Cover with a towel and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Divide the dough into equal pieces. Shape each piece into a little ball and flatten slightly. Place the shaped dough on your work surface and cover with a damp towel so they don’t dry out.
Step 4: Flour your surface and place a ball onto it. With the rolling pin, roll the ball till its very thin. Flipping them over and re-flouring your surface when they begin to stick. Roll each ball to about ⅛” thick or thinner.
Step 5: Place the tortilla into the hot pan (without oil) for about 45 seconds on the first side and about 30 seconds on the second side. Be careful not to overcook them or they will be crispy and won’t roll up.
Step 6: Place the stack of cooked tortillas in a clean kitchen towel or cloth to keep them warm. If they are a little crisp you can put a damp dish towel or paper towel inside the towel with the tortillas.