Sourdough Breadsticks

Sourdough Breadsticks are crispy, tender, and versatile. In addition, these breadsticks are the perfect complement for a game night, personalized Charcuterie Board, or homemade holiday treat! Finally, if you’re looking to elevate any night of entertainment, make this recipe!

Sourdough Breadsticks Ingredients

• Sourdough Discard
• Warm Water
• Texas Olive Oil
• King Arthur Organic, All-Purpose Flour
• Cornmeal
• Sea Salt
• Toppings of Your Choice – herbs, seeds, peppercorns, dried seasonings, seasoned Olive Oil, etc.

Crafting and Rising the Sourdough Breadstick Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients, except the toppings.
2. Next, turn the mixer on a speed of 2 or 3, and mix the dough until it begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.
3. Then, turn the mixer off.
4. Finally, place the ball of Sourdough Breadstick dough into a Banneton Bowl, cover it with a tea towel, and let it rest and rise for 4 to 24 hours, or until doubled in size.

Combine All Ingredients in the Mixer

Knead/Mix Ingredients Until Dough Forms

Remove the Breadstick Dough and Place It Into a Banneton Bowl

Forming and Seasoning the Sourdough Breadsticks

1. First, after the dough has risen, divide the Sourdough Breadstick dough into two, using a Bench Scraper or a sharp knife.
2. Next, shape each portion into a rectangle by using your fingers.
   • Note: This method helps to create air pockets in your dough which makes the breadsticks more tender.
3. Then, cover the dough with a kitchen towel, and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
4. Next, using a rolling pin or your hands, roll or pat out the dough into a larger rectangle.
5. Then, brush each rectangle with cold water or seasoned olive oil.
6. Next, sprinkle each rectangle with the toppings of your choice (optional).
7. Finally, cover each rectangle with plastic wrap and lightly press the toppings into the dough (optional).
   • Note: This will help the toppings stick to the dough.

The Sourdough Breadstick Dough Has Risen

Divide the Sourdough Breadstick Dough Into Two

Tenderize the Dough with Your Fingers and Shape It

Let the Dough Rest for 15 Minutes

Roll Into a Rectangle

Shaping the Sourdough Breadsticks

1. First, using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, section the dough into 1/2-inch strips (should be about 15-20 strips per rectangular section).
2. Next, one by one, lift the strips, stretch them, and then twist them to form a spiral-like breadstick shape.
   • Note: The twisting will give the breadsticks a nice texture and hold the toppings in.
3. Then, arrange the breadsticks on a parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheet about 1 inch apart, or so they will not touch.
4. Finally, cover the breadsticks and let them rest for another 30 minutes.

Section the Dough Into Strips

Stretch, Twist, and Place the Sourdough Breadstick Strips on a Sheet Pan

Baking and Serving the Sourdough Breadsticks

1. First, while the breadsticks are resting, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
   • Note: If you have a Cast Iron Skillet or Baking Stone, preheat this in the oven as well.
2. Next, when the oven is hot, place Sourdough Breadsticks either on the preheated skillet, stone, or baking sheet into the oven.
3. Then, bake the breadsticks for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
4. Next, remove the breadsticks and place them onto a wire, cooling rack.
5. Then, repeat steps 2-4 with the remaining breadsticks.
6. Finally, allow the Sourdough Breadsticks to cool to room temperature, serve, and enjoy!

Storing the Sourdough Breadsticks

Sourdough Breadsticks are best consumed the day of, to maintain their crispy texture. However, if you have leftovers and want to store them, allow them to completely cool to room temperature. Then, place them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag and place them on the counter. Finally, the breadsticks will stay “fresh” for up to 3 days.

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Sourdough Breadsticks

Yield: 24 Breadsticks

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Additional Time: 1 day

Total Time: 1 day 17 minutes

Sourdough Breadsticks are crispy, tender, and versatile. In addition, these breadsticks are the perfect complement for a game night, personalized Charcuterie Board, or homemade holiday treat! Finally, if you're looking to elevate any night of entertainment, make this recipe!

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Ingredients

• 1/2 c. Sourdough Discard
• 1/2 c. Warm Water
• 2 tbsp. Texas Olive Oil
• 1 1 /4 c. King Arthur Organic, All-Purpose Flour
• 3/4 c. Cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
• Toppings of Your Choice - herbs, seeds, peppercorns, dried seasonings, etc.

Instructions

Making the Sourdough Breadstick Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients, except the toppings.
2. Next, turn the mixer on a speed of 2 or 3, and mix the dough until it begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.
3. Then, turn the mixer off.
4. Finally, place the ball of Sourdough Breadstick dough into a Banneton Bowl, cover it with a tea towel, and let it rest and rise for 4 to 24 hours, or until doubled in size.

Forming and Seasoning the Sourdough Breadstick Dough

1. First, after the dough has risen, divide the Sourdough Breadstick dough into two, using a Bench Scraper or a sharp knife.
2. Next, shape each portion into a rectangle by using your fingers.
3. Then, cover the dough with a kitchen towel, and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
4. Next, using a rolling pin or your hands, roll or pat out the dough into a larger rectangle.
5. Then, brush each rectangle with cold water or seasoned olive oil.
6. Next, sprinkle each rectangle with the toppings of your choice (optional).
7. Finally, cover each rectangle with plastic wrap and lightly press the toppings into the dough (optional).

Shaping the Sourdough Breadsticks

1. First, using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, section the dough into 1/2-inch strips (should be about 15-20 strips per rectangular section).
2. Next, one by one, lift the strips, stretch them, and then twist them to form a spiral-like breadstick shape.
3. Then, arrange the breadsticks on a parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheet about 1 inch apart, or so they will not touch.
4. Finally, cover the breadsticks and let them rest for another 30 minutes.

Baking and Serving the Sourdough Breadsticks

1. First, while the breadsticks are resting, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, when the oven is hot, place Sourdough Breadsticks either on the preheated skillet, stone, or baking sheet into the oven.
3. Then, bake the breadsticks for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
4. Next, remove the breadsticks and place them onto a wire, cooling rack.
5. Then, repeat steps 2-4 with the remaining breadsticks.
6. Finally, allow the Sourdough Breadsticks to cool to room temperature, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Sourdough Breadsticks are best consumed the day of, to maintain their crispy texture. However, if you have leftovers and want to store them, allow them to completely cool to room temperature. Then, place them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag and place them on the counter. Finally, the breadsticks will stay "fresh" for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 112mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g