This easy homemade breadstick recipe is done in less than an hour! They’re soft, flavorful and have a delicious buttery parmesan topping. Perfect for beginners!
Looking for other simple bread recipes? Check out my easy stuffed cheesy garlic bread, garlic cheese rolls or 3-ingredient artisan bread.
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Why I Love These Easy Homemade Breadsticks
- Quick and easy. In under an hour with a few pantry ingredients and a fast rise time, these homemade breadsticks are great with Italian recipes and just about any meal!
- Soft and flavorful. These garlic butter topped homemade breadsticks are so light and fluffy. They rival a Olive Garden breadstick any day!
- Versatile. This breadstick recipe pairs perfectly as a side with pizza, soups and salads or serve them as a snack with pizza sauce or cheese sauce.
Recipe Ingredients
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- Warm water: The water temperature is key. If it’s too hot, it will kill the yeast. I like to keep it around 105°F.
- Active dry yeast: Make sure you are using fresh yeast in your homemade breadsticks.
- Granulated sugar: This is necessary to help the yeast rise and adds a little sweetness.
- Salt: Another important component that helps dough proof and brings out the flavor.
- Extra-virgin olive oil: This makes the dough extra smooth and adds a great flavor.
- All-purpose flour: This all-around flour gives the homemade breadsticks structure.
- Butter: I like to use salted for the extra flavor it adds to the topping.
- Parmesan cheese: Use grated so it adheres to the breadsticks better
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, parsley and Italian seasoning give these breadsticks a nice boost of flavor.
How to Make Breadsticks
It takes just 45 minutes to make this delightful and delicious homemade breadstick recipe. A pizza cutter is great to have on hand to easily cut the dough into strips.
- Proof the yeast. Mix water, yeast and sugar together in small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit until it begins to foam, about 5 minutes.
- Knead and let rise. In a separate large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and salt. Stir in yeast mixture and oil and start to knead by hand (or use a dough hook). Add 1/2 cup flour at a time until dough is smooth, but not sticky. Cover with plastic wrap and let dough rise for 15 minutes.
- Roll the dough. Lightly flour the counter (or breadboard) and roll dough out into rectangle shape. Cut into 16 pieces with a pizza cutter. Leave long or twist the ends, then place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Season. Melt 4 Tablespoons butter, then stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley flakes and Parmesan cheese. Brush on the garlic butter topping.
- Bake in oven. Bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned. When they come out of the oven, brush any leftover butter on top.
What to Serve with Homemade Breadsticks
- Soup: These homemade breadsticks pair perfectly with a warm bowl of soup! I love to dip them in pasta fagioli, lasagna soup and vegetable beef soup.
- Salad: Some of my favorite restaurants serve a warm breadstick or roll with their salad entrees. It’s a great addition to my Cobb salad or Mediterranean salad.
- Italian dishes: Serving homemade breadsticks alongside classic Italian dishes is a no-brainer! They taste amazing paired with lasagna, alfredo, spaghetti bolognese and chicken marsala.
- Pizza: We love to make homemade pizza and this breadstick recipe on pizza night! Both are delicious and taste so much better made from scratch.
- Sauce: We love to make a couple of delicious sauces for dipping, like pizza sauce, alfredo sauce, ranch or cheese sauce.
Make Ahead, Storing and Freezing Tips
- Store: Simply wrap in foil or place in a zip-top bag. Just make sure the homemade breadsticks have cooled completely prior to storing. They will keep for about 3 to 5 days stored at room temperature.
- Freeze: I recommend wrapping them individually in foil, then placing in a zip-top freezer bag. The homemade breadsticks will last in the freezer for about 2 to 3 months. To reheat, simply bake in oven until warm. Alternatively you can microwave for a few seconds until warm.
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Breadsticks Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3-3 ½ cups all-purpose flour , divided, plus more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup salted butter , melted
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1 ½ Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir the water, yeast, and sugar until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit 5 minutes, or until it begins to foam.
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine 1 cup flour and salt. Stir in yeast mixture and olive oil and begin to knead. Add 1/2 cup flour at a time until the dough is smooth, but not sticky. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- On a lightly-floured counter or breadboard, roll dough out into a rectangle about 10×14". Use a pizza cutter to cut into 16 pieces. Leave long or twist the ends and then place the breadsticks on baking sheets.
- In a small bowl, stir together butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley flakes, and Parmesan. Brush over the tops of the breadsticks.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bottom of the breadsticks are lightly browned. Brush any leftover butter over the top when they come out of the oven.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe FAQs
You can, but I prefer the active dry yeast for this recipe. If using instant, simply add it in with the other ingredients without proofing the yeast first.
Most recipes call for a basic bread recipe which consists of flour, yeast and salt. You can also use pizza dough to make breadsticks.
Absolutely! Omit the savory seasonings and brush with melted butter and sprinkle the homemade breadsticks with sugar and cinnamon after they bake.
Of course! I would just suggest adding 1/2 teaspoon salt to the seasoning mixture.
Categorized as: Bread, Italian, Vegetarian, Yeast Bread
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
My family loved this recipe! 5 stars hands down. It was easy to make and like the instructions say, in under an hour they’re done! We’re making them again tonight for pizza night!
Yay, I am so happy to hear they were a hit! Thanks for your comment and review, Stellis :)
This sounds great. Thinking about using this recipe for an activity during a summer camp. Can the dough be kept out or in the fridge all day before cooking? Example, if kids make the dough in the morning, can they take home and cook at night? TIA
How fun! I think with this recipe they may rise too much after several hours. Best if baked within an hour or so.
Made half a batch last night to try the recipe. They were excellent. I had 2 this morning after warming in microwave and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar. I’ll be making these regularly
I’m so happy to hear that you loved them, Jackie! I’m going to have to try them with cinnamon sugar…that sounds amazing!
Instead of just cutting and baking, I cut into equal sizes, formed into breadsticks and did a second proof. They came out amazing! Light and tender with the perfect consistency! Who needs Olive Garden?
These are delicious and really are quick and easy to make.
I’m so happy you enjoyed them, Tina! :)
Delicious! Thank you!
So good and super easy!
These really were easy! We ended up double twisting thinner cuts but they looked impressive and tasted yummy.
This dough is so fast I am switching to this dough for pigs in a blanket now vs the other dough I keep ready. Thank you🤗
I made these tonight with Spanish rice for kids and grandkids…..good thing I got my fingers out of the way quickly!!
These evaporated, i managed to get one because I got mine hot off the baking sheet! This is a keeper, thanks.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the breadsticks! :)
Who can resist homemade bread sticks?? These look perfect. :)
Yum – I made these last week and the kids loved them! I will definitely make them again soon! Thank you
These are on my must-make again list! Yum!
The best breadsticks out there!
Homemade is the BEST, these look delicious!
Looks so yummy! One of our favorite, so excited to make this at home now!
Love how easy these breadsticks are to make!
So glad you enjoyed them!
So good! My family will want these at every meal! This will be a perfect snack too!
Hope you enjoy! We love them so much!
So soft and pillowy.
They are the perfect side! Hope you enjoy! :)
These are super easy and fast. They look amazing! They’re in the oven now. This recipe is a keeper.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Breadsticks are my kids’ favorite part of dinner. These are just so good! Homemade really does taste so much better than store bought.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! They are my favorite part of dinner too! :)