Making your own breadsticks is easy when you have a bread machine! And if you don't have a bread machine, I would encourage you to get one. It's a really good investment. These Italian Breadsticks are great as an appetizer, snack, or side. And they are super easy to make.
I've said it before, but I love my bread machine as much as I love my slow cooker. And that's saying a lot! And my bread machine makes these Bread Machine Italian Breadsticks so easy! Not only are they delicious, they make your house smell incredible!
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I got a bread machine early on in the adulting portion of my life, so I've never actually made bread by hand (aside from Easter bread) which I eventually discovered I could also make in my bread maker (yay!). So now I never make bread by hand.
I've been tempted to try, as I realize it's a rite of passage for a baker, but my wrists are not good and kneading is a real challenge. And that's why I love my bread machine so very much - it does all the hard work for me! That is my kind of small appliance. And these bread machine breadsticks are one of my favorite things to make in it!
I got this tasty breadsticks recipe out of the instruction book that came with my first bread machine many years ago. Honestly, I think they are better than Olive Garden's breadsticks. And they will make your house smell amazing, leaving everyone begging for more. In fact, my kids couldn't even wait until the next day for me to photograph them! We love to eat them dipped in balsamic vinegar mixed with olive oil.
🔪 Instructions
Make the dough on the dough setting in the bread machine, then take it out of the bread machine pan.
Then you simply roll out the breadstick dough, spice it, cut it with a pizza cutter, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
⏲️ Baking time
Bake in preheated oven (375 degrees F/ 190 degrees C) for 12- 15 minutes or until golden brown and lightly browned on the bottom.
💭 Top tip
If the ends are a little pointy or you don't like the way they look, simply use your hands to round the dough and make them look nicer. Remember - they don't have to look perfect or exactly the same!
And they are wonderful dipped in your favorite pizza sauce!
🥘 Ingredients
You can't have breadsticks without garlic and even adding a little garlic powder to them makes these garlic breadsticks sing! They are also soft and taste similar to Olive Garden Breadsticks (but better, I think!)
You don't need bread flour for this recipe, but you will need:
- water
- whole wheat flour
- all-purpose flour
- butter * I use unsalted
- dry milk * I use skim milk
- white granulated sugar
- salt
- bread machine yeast
- garlic powder
- parmesan cheese
- parsley
📖Variations & Substitutions
- Dry milk- you can use skim, 2%, or whole dry milk
- Parsley -you can use fresh parsley instead of dried parsley, but you'll need to use double the amount
- Parmesan cheese - you can use fresh parmesan or you can use light or fat-free parmesan cheese
- Italian Seasoning - you could use this instead of parsley
- Garlic Salt - you could use garlic salt instead of garlic powder and salt
🍽Equipment
You will need a bread machine, a pizza cutter (or sharp knife), and a baking sheet. *See recipe card for recommended equipment photos and links
🥗 Pairing- what to eat with breadsticks?
We love to serve warm breadsticks as a side with a pasta dish (such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or cannelloni), salad, your favorite soup, or stew. Here are some recipes these delicious breadsticks pair well with:
And they are the perfect accompaniment to my Loaded Pierogi Soup!
👪 Serving Size
This easy recipe is for a 1 lb bread machine or the 1lb setting on your bread maker and makes 15 breadsticks.
🌡️Storing
Make-ahead: This breadstick recipe can be made ahead and stored up to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container. There is no reason to refrigerate them, as the fridge tends to dry out baked goods.
Freezing: After the breadsticks are cooled completely, freeze them in a Ziplock freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Pop them in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds, depending on the wattage of your microwave.
So haul out that bread maker and make these tasty breadsticks!
Happy easy bread making!
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📋Italian Bread Machine Breadsticks Recipe
Ingredients
Dough
- 8 oz water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon dry milk
- 1 ½ tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon bread machine yeast
Topping
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoon parsley
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Dough:
- Add ingredients to bread machine IN ORDER GIVEN IN INGREDIENT LIST (salt along one edge and sugar around the other), then form a small crater with your finger in the top of the flour and pour yeast into this crater. * Some breadmakers don't require you add ingredients like this, but mine does
- Set bread machine on dough cycle and when dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from bread machine and place on a lightly floured surface.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll bread dough into a large rectangle.
Topping
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Cut into 15 - 1 inch (approximately) strips of dough using a pizza cutter.
- Place breadsticks on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12- 15 minutes or until golden brown and lightly browned on the bottom.
Darlene
Once you cut the bread sticks, do you need to let them rise again?
Terri Gilson
Hi Darlene,
No, you don't need to let them rise again. Enjoy!
Terri
Dorothy
Once again highly recommend everyone to try this recipe. Made them for lunch to acompany spaghetti with meat sauce. Thanks Terri!
Terri Gilson
You are welcome, Dorothy! I'm glad you love them and thanks for sharing the recipe with your friends!
I love them with spaghetti too 🙂
Terri
Dorothy
I made these two days ago. They were a hit. Ate with salads topped with ham cubes yesterday and today with spaghetti with sausage and mushrooms. Soft and tasty. I must say that I had too add 1/2 cup more flour but then again I did add butter flavoring extract as well. Also added Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese to dough mix. Rolled out beautifully. Baked wonderfully. Highly recommend.
Terri Gilson
Thanks for sharing your experience, Dorothy! I live in a very dry climate and perhaps that's why you had to add more flour. Also, bread machines can vary. I know my new bread machine is different that my 30 yr old one.
And glad you loved them!
Terri
Avah
This is an excellent breadstick recipe. Great with chicken parmigiana.
I substituted 2 3/4 teaspoons garlic salt for the salt and garlic powder.
Super easy to make.
Terri Gilson
I'm so glad to hear you loved it!
Terri