Garlic Herb Breadsticks Soft Fluffy (Print View)

Fluffy breadsticks enhanced with garlic and fresh herbs, ideal for snacking or as a side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
02 - 1 cup warm water (110°F)
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Garlic Herb Butter

07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and melted butter to yeast mixture and mix until soft dough forms.
03 - Knead on lightly floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Punch down dough, divide into 12 pieces, roll each into 7-inch ropes, and arrange on baking sheet.
07 - Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
08 - Combine melted butter with garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, and salt.
09 - Brush breadsticks generously with half of the garlic herb butter.
10 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
11 - Remove from oven and brush with remaining garlic herb butter while warm.
12 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste bakery-fresh but come together in just over an hour from start to finish
  • The garlic herb butter makes them impossibly flavorful without any complicated techniques
  • They pair with almost everything, from pasta nights to soup suppers to casual snacking
02 -
  • The temperature of your water really does matter—I learned this the hard way when I used water that was too hot and killed my yeast, then had to start completely over
  • Kneading for the full time makes a real difference in the final texture. I was tempted to skip it once and the breadsticks came out dense instead of fluffy
  • Brushing with the herb butter while warm is essential—it helps the butter soak in and creates that restaurant-quality flavor
03 -
  • If you don't have a warm place for rising, turn on your oven to the lowest setting for a minute, then turn it off and place the bowl inside—it becomes the perfect proofing environment
  • For extra browning and shine, brush with an egg wash before the first coating of herb butter, though it's not essential
  • Make the dough the night before, let it rise slowly in the refrigerator, and bake fresh in the morning for that just-baked bakery feeling

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