Soft Whole Wheat Breadsticks
A soft whole wheat breadstick recipe is a must have in our opinion. We have been making this recipe for years and it always turns out amazing. You only need a few simple ingredients to make these homemade breadsticks.
Servings: 12 breadsticks
Calories: 156kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 g) warm water 100°-110°F
- 1 tablespoon (13 g) granulated cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
- ¼ cup (48 g) oil avocado oil or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2½ cups (320 g) hard white wheat flour you may need more or less
- 3 tablespoons (39 g) butter unsalted
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- flaky salt
- fresh or dried herbs optional
Instructions
- Add 1 cup warm water , 1 tablespoon granulated cane sugar and 2 teaspoons active dry yeast to the bowl of a stand mixer. Let it rest for 10 minutes, it should be bubbly and foamy.
- Add ¼ cup oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt and 1 cup (128 grams) of flour, stir until smooth. Add 1¼ - 1½ cups (160 - 192 grams) more flour or enough to form a very soft dough. Knead on medium speed until smooth and elastic (about 4-6 minutes).
- Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 30-60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan or microwave safe dish. Peel and mince 1-2 garlic cloves and stir into the melted butter, let it infuse while the dough rises.
- Grease a baking sheet (we use a ¼ sheet or 13x9 inch tray). Punch the dough down and turn out onto your baking sheet. Dip your hands in water and gently flatten the dough onto the sheet. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the dough into 6 strips on the short side and slice in half on the long side. Cover with a tea towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 30-60 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350℉ about halfway through the rise time.
- Reheat the garlic butter if needed and gently brush over the dough, then sprinkle with flaky salt, and your favorite herbs. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
Notes
This recipe requires a sticky dough. You do not want the dough to pull away from the sides of your mixer bowl.
You should be able to hold the dough with oiled hands once it is kneaded.
You should be able to hold the dough with oiled hands once it is kneaded.
Nutrition
Serving: 1breadstick | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.5g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 5.1mg | Sodium: 98.4mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 1.1g | Vitamin A: 16.2IU