Recipes > Breadsticks Find A Store Breadsticks These homemade breadsticks are the perfect accompaniment for soup, chili, salads, Italian dishes, or any meal! Yield 24 breadsticks Print Recipe Pin Recipe 0 Reviews Ingredients2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups bread flour, divided1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast1 tablespoons granulated sugar2 teaspoons table salt1 cup warm water (120-130°F)2 tablespoons shortening (softened)Egg wash: 1 egg white plus 1 tablespoon water (beaten together)3 to 4 tablespoons poppy or sesame seeds (for topping) InstructionsIn stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well. Add warm water and shortening to flour mixture. Blend on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 8 minutes.(NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 1 hour.Grease 2 or 3 cookie sheets (or line with parchment paper); set asidePunch down dough. Divide into 4 equal parts. Divide each part into 6 pieces. On clean surface, roll each piece to an 8-inch rope (lightly flour surface if sticking). Place on prepared cookie sheets. Brush tops of breadsticks with egg wash. Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seed. Cover; let rise in warm place until indentation remains after touching. Preheat oven to 400ºF.Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until deep golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets; cool on wire racks. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
