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Soft Italian Breadsticks Recipe

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I use the "dough only" cycle on my bread machine to prepare these melt-in-your-mouth breadsticks that my family of five gobbles up! The soft, chewy breadsticks are irresistible when brushed with butter and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. They're the perfect accompaniment to soups or Italian entrees. -Christy Eichelberger, Jesup, Iowa

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Soft Italian Breadsticks Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In bread machine pan, place the water, butter, salt, flour, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and yeast 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 in half. Cut each portion into 12 pieces; roll each into a 4-in. to 6-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately brush with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 73 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 171 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Soft Italian Breadsticks in Quick Cooking September/October 2000, p31

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Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2013 by irishmamacookall

This is the only breadstick recipe I've made that turned out and that I actually liked! And believe me I've tried a lot! These are so delicious. I don't have a bread machine I just kneaded the dough for a few minutes. Definitely worth a try.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2012 by stwood64

I combined this recipe with one I found in a Healthy Cooking Taste of Home magazine, Prosciutto Breadsticks. I rolled prosciutto into the breadsticks. Amazing!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2012 by smalltowngirl_VA

These are the best homemade breadsteaks I've ever had! My family can't get enough of them. And since they start in the bread machine they are super easy!

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by RWF Kitchen

I substituted canola oil in place of the butter when I made the dough. They were so light and delicious. I will be making them again next week!!

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2011 by Northern Chick

These are amazing! My family loves these so much. I've shared them with friends as well, and they are surprised when they find out I made them from scratch. Definitely a keeper!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2011 by rhiler

These are fabulous! Since I don't like shaping breadsticks I make them into small loaves instead. My friends all rave about them.

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by pearlrvr

These are wonderful. I halved the Italian seasoning (family preference) and mixed them with a KitchenAid rather than a bread machine but left everything else the same. Next time though, I will sprinkle garlic salt AND parmesan on the breadsticks when I pull them from the oven.

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by angiegillespie

I actually combine the entire dough and form a loaf. It makes the best Italian Bread! I form the loaf and make shallow slits in it before it rises! Very nice!

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2009 by cntbailey

My family loved them..they told me they were better then Olive Gardens! The dough was easy to mix up in my Kitchen Aid Mixer. I want to make this into Pizza Dough or take out the Italian seasoning and galic power out and make then into dinner rolls! I will be making recipe again for years to come!