breadsticks recipe

Our &#8216;nduja and burrata dip is easy to make so, if you don&#8217;t have time to make the breadsticks, you could easily serve it with a shop-bought olive loaf for a seriously good starter. Our burrata with sticky roasted tomatoes, pine nuts and basil makes another simple but crowd-pleasing starter. &nbsp;

Baked &#8216;nduja and burrata dip with olive breadsticks

’nduja (see Know-how)

orange

jar roasted red peppers, drained

Olive oil to drizzle and grease

garlic cloves,

spring onions, finely sliced

pecorino

burrata

parsley

For the breadsticks

strong white bread

tsp fine sea salt

tsp caster sugar

fast-action dried yeast

olive oil

water

green nocellara olives,

Uncooked polenta for rolling

Sea salt flakes

Stand mixer with dough hook attachment

You’ll also need…

baking sheets; food processor

Start by making the breadsticks. Put the flour, salt, sugar, yeast and oil in a mixing bowl. Pour the water over and stir to combine, first with a palette knife, then with your hands to bring the mixture into a dough. Add the chopped olives and briefly work into the dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 10 minutes (or less time if using a stand mixer with a dough hook) until smooth and pliable.

Sprinkle the work surface with a little polenta, roll out the dough to an 8cm x 35-40cm rectangle, then cut in half to make 2 x 8cm x 18-20cm rectangles. Cut each piece of dough into 4 x 2cm thick strips, then briefly roll each one into a sausage shape. Oil the baking sheets and put the breadsticks on them, leaving a 2cm gap between the sticks. Cover lightly with cling film, then leave to prove for 15-20 minutes until slightly puffed.

Meanwhile, heat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C fan/gas 7. Once the breadsticks are puffed, sprinkle them with sea salt and bake for 10 minutes (for soft, more bread-like sticks) or 13 minutes (for crisp sticks). Cool for 1-2 minutes on the trays, then transfer to wire racks (see Make Ahead).

To make the ’nduja dip, put the ’nduja, orange zest and all but 1 of the red peppers in a food processor with some salt and pepper and whizz to combine. Spoon into 2 medium baking dishes.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and spring onions and cook gently for 4-5 minutes until softened and turning golden. Divide between the baking dishes. Slice the remaining red pepper, add to the dishes, then grate over the pecorino and bake for 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Divide the burrata between the ’nduja dips (be careful as the centre is runny), sprinkle with parsley and serve with the breadsticks for dipping.

These soft Italian breadsticks are perfect with a bowl of soup or pasta!  Pillow-y soft, easy to make, and even better than Olive Garden!&nbsp;

Soft Italian Breadsticks

sugar

active dry yeast* ((1 packet))

bread flour ((you may need

extra virgin olive oil

salt

egg wash ((1 egg beaten with 1 to 2 teaspoons water))

unsalted butter, (melted)

garlic powder

Italian seasoning

Place the sugar in a large mixing bowl, and add the warm water and yeast.&nbsp; Set aside for 5 minutes, or until the yeast has dissolved and looks foamy.&nbsp;

Add 3 cups of bread flour, the olive oil, and the salt, and mix on low speed until a stiff dough forms. (If the dough seems sticky, add up to 3/4 cup additional flour (1/4 cup at a time), until it pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl.)

Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Mist the bowl with non-stick spray, place the dough inside, and cover with plastic wrap.

Allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Divide the dough into 16 equal portions, and shape each one into a rope (about 6 inches long), placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mist a sheet of plastic wrap with non-stick spray, place it loosely over the unbaked breadsticks, and allow them to rise for 30 minutes.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly brush the breadsticks with egg wash.&nbsp;

Bake the breadsticks for 12 to 14 minutes, or until just beginning to turn golden at the tips.&nbsp;

Stir the melted butter, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning together, and brush the mixture over the warm breadsticks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

These were so soft and delicious! My husband was raving about them all through our meal. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!

These are the best breadsticks I’ve ever had! This recipe is definitely a keeper ❤️

Made these last night and they were delicious!!!  Will definitely be making them again.  Also love that they are quicker than most rolls and bread so it's ok if I forget to plan ahead!

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