Homemade Garlic Breadsticks

Deliciously soft and buttery homemade garlic breadsticks, perfect for dipping or as a side to your favorite pasta dishes.

NewPublished Mar 30, 2026
Prep Time30 min
Cook Time20 min
Total50 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Freshly baked homemade garlic breadsticks on a baking sheet.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 1 loaf

  • (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • (1 packet) (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • (1/2 cups) warm water (110°F)
  • (1/2 teaspoons) sugar
  • (1/2 teaspoons) salt
  • (2 tablespoons) olive oil
  • (3 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1/4 cups) unsalted butter, melted
  • (1/4 teaspoons) dried oregano
  • (1/4 teaspoons) garlic powder
  • (1/4 teaspoons) grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup warm water, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1 packet of active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Add 2/4 teaspoon salt.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons olive oil.

  3. 3

    Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

  5. 5

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190 °C).

  6. 6

    Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.

  7. 7

    Cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide and place them on a greased baking sheet.

  8. 8

    In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup melted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

  9. 9

    Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the breadsticks, then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese.

  10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

  11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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