Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks

KEY TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

• Oven – preheat to 500°F
• Digital kitchen scale
• Stand mixer with dough hook
• Dough scraper
• Large glass bowl – lightly greased
• Pastry brush
• 2 Rimmed baking sheets

  

GARLIC PARMESAN BREADSTICKS:

• Servings: 18
• Cooking Time: 15M
• Difficulty: Easy 

 

INGREDIENTS: (All measurements are by weight except TBS and tsp.)

DOUGH:

• 20 oz all-purpose flour
• 1 TBS instant or rapid-rise yeast
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp instant minced garlic
• ½ tsp dried italian seasoning
• 12 oz water, room temperature
• 1¾ oz extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (1½ cups)

EGG WASH:

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
• Pinch of salt

 

DIRECTIONS:

STEP 1:

In the stand mixer bowl, whisk flour, yeast, salt garlic and Italian seasoning until well combined. Combine water and oil in 4-cup liquid measuring cup.

STEP 2:

On LOW speed, add wet ingredients slowly to dry ingredients and mix for 2 MINUTES or until cohesive dough starts to form.

STEP 3:

Increase speed to MEDIUM-LOW and knead for 8 MINUTES or until dough is smooth and elastic.

STEP 4:

Reduce speed to LOW, add 1 cup Parmesan, ¼ cup at a time, and mix for 2 MINUTES or until mostly incorporated.

STEP 5:

Transfer dough to lightly floured counter and knead by hand using stretch and fold method for 30 SECONDS or until Parmesan is evenly distributed and dough forms a smooth, round ball.

STEP 6:

Place dough seam side down in lightly greased large glass bowl. cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 to 1½ HOURS or until doubled in size.

STEP 7: 

Press down on dough to deflate and let rest for 2 MINUTES.Transfer dough to a clean counter and divide in half. Stretch each half into 9-inch log and cut into 9 equal pieces. Cover loosely with greased plastic wrap.

STEP 8:

Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with greased parchment paper. Stretch and roll out each piece of dough into an 8-inch long cylinder then twist.

STEP 9:

Place twisted dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1½-inches apart. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 MINUTES or until nearly doubled in size.

STEP 10:

Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 500°F. Gently brush breadsticks with egg mixture and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

STEP 11:

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Switch and rotate sheets halfway through baking. Transfer breadsticks to wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm.