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Soft Garlic Breadsticks

Name: Soft Garlic Breadsticks
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 20 breadsticks.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 teaspoons garlic powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 3 cups bread flour; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Makes

20 breadsticks

I rely on a bread machine to mix the dough for this buttery garlic breadsticks recipe that is mildly seasoned with garlic and basil. I like to use this dough when making pizza, too. —Charles Smith, Baltic, Connecticut

Soft Garlic Breadsticks Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

In bread machine pan, place the first nine ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 20 portions. Shape each into a ball; roll each into a 9-in. rope. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes or until doubled.
Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Brush warm breadsticks with butter. If desired, sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese.