Description
Crispy homemade sheet pan breadsticks bring Mediterranean flavors to kitchen tables with minimal effort. Italian herbs and olive oil create an irresistible snack perfect for dipping or enjoying alongside pasta dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.75 cups (472 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (15 grams) yeast
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) warm water (temperature 105° – 115°)
- 2 tbsps (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 1 tsp (6 grams) salt
- 1 tsp (5 grams) garlic salt
- 1.5 tsps (4 grams) Italian seasoning
- 0.33 cup (76 grams) melted butter
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Combine warm water, sugar, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl, allowing the mixture to become frothy and aromatic for 5-10 minutes.
- Dough Formation: Gradually incorporate flour into the yeast mixture using a dough hook, mixing until a smooth, elastic dough develops. Cover the bowl and let rise in a warm environment until doubled in size, approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Pan Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper. Melt butter and generously coat the pan’s bottom, creating a rich flavor base.
- Dough Expansion: Transfer the proofed dough to the center of the prepared pan, gently pressing and stretching to cover the entire surface. Drizzle remaining melted butter evenly across the dough.
- Seasoning Application: Uniformly sprinkle Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning over the buttered dough. Allow the dough to rest and slightly rise for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Cutting and Baking: Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into breadstick strips. Bake until the edges turn a delicate golden brown, approximately 18-20 minutes.
- Serving: Remove from the oven and let cool briefly, allowing the breadsticks to set and become crisp before serving.
Notes
- Perfect Yeast Activation: Ensure water temperature is between 100-110°F to guarantee optimal yeast growth without killing the microorganisms.
- Dough Rising Secrets: Choose a draft-free, warm spot like near a preheated oven or inside a turned-off oven with the light on for consistent rising.
- Butter Distribution Technique: Use melted butter generously to enhance flavor and create a crispy, golden exterior that adds rich texture to breadsticks.
- Slice with Precision: Cut breadsticks while the dough is warm for cleaner, more even strips that separate easily without tearing the delicate surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 182 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg