If you’re looking for a tasty recipe to pair with your dishes or simply for a crunchy snack, these bread sticks are the perfect solution. A great alternative to pizza sticks, these delightful treats, easy to prepare, are perfect for any occasion, from snacks to appetizers. Their crunchiness, combined with the aroma of oil and salt, makes them irresistible, and in this version, you can personalize them with your favorite spices, making them unique and flavorful.
This recipe allows you to make about 10 crispy bread sticks, perfect to enjoy on their own or with cheeses, cold cuts, or vegetables. They’re also a great way to use up flour at home, creating a snack that the whole family will love.
If you’re looking for more ideas, check out these recipes:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 7/8 cup water
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste Maldon salt
- to taste spices (I use oregano)
Tools
- Pasta Machine
- Rolling Pin
Steps
Start by mixing the flour with water, oil, and salt in a bowl.
Use a spoon to blend the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Transfer the mixture to a floured work surface and begin kneading by hand. Continue kneading until you have a smooth and compact ball.
Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes. This step will help relax the dough, making it easier to roll out.
After the resting time, take the dough and divide it into about 10 balls of 2.3 oz each.
Roll each ball on a floured surface using a rolling pin until reaching a thin shape about 1/8 to 1/10 inch thick.If you want to use the pasta machine, I recommend passing each strip 4 times at setting 1 and then 4 times at setting 3. This way, you will achieve uniform thickness and perfect crispiness! Place the bread strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Before baking, brush each strip with some olive oil and add the Maldon salt flakes.
If you like, you can also add spices of your choice, such as oregano, rosemary, or paprika, for an extra touch of flavor.
Bake in a preheated fan oven at 428°F for about 10 minutes, or until the strips are golden brown and crispy.
Once baked, let the bread strips cool on a rack for a few minutes before serving.
Tips
If you want to make the bread sticks even crunchier, you can bake them for a few more minutes, but be careful not to burn them.
• Bread sticks are very versatile, so you can enrich them with fresh or dried herbs, such as thyme, basil, or parsley, for an even more intense flavor.
• You can also experiment with exotic spices, like cumin or curry, for an original touch.
• Serve them as a snack or as an accompaniment to soups, salads, or meat dishes. They’re also perfect for an appetizer with friends!
This crispy bread sticks recipe is really easy to make and will allow you to have a tasty and healthy snack ready in no time.
This crispy bread sticks recipe is really easy to make and will allow you to have a tasty and healthy snack ready in no time.
