Ingredients for Sourdough Breadsticks
- 3 to 4 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup active Sourdough Starter
- ½ cup warm Water (or more, as needed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, plus more for oiling and brushing
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- Pepperoni (as desired, for topping)
- 10-12 Mozzarella String Cheese sticks
- Sea Salt
- Garlic Salt (not found in recipe instructions)
- Sesame Seeds (as desired, for topping)
- Poppy Seed (not found in recipe instructions)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Melted Butter (as desired, for brushing)
- Herbs (as desired, for topping)
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How to Make Sourdough Breadsticks
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
- Add 1 cup active sourdough starter and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the well. Mix on low speed with a mixer (or by hand) until just combined.
- Gradually add ½ cup warm water (or more, as needed), and additional flour (1/2 cup at a time, up to 1 cup), until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- (Optional) Stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Knead the dough for 6-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. If using a mixer, use the dough hook attachment. If kneading by hand, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 ½ - 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a 16 x 8 x ½ inch rectangle.
- Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough into 10-12 equal pieces.
- **For Pizza Breadsticks:** Cut each piece slightly wider. Place a mozzarella stick (about 4 inches long) in the center of each piece, fold the dough over the cheese, and pinch to seal.
- Place the breadsticks 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover loosely with a damp kitchen towel and let rise for another 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) with a baking stone (optional, but recommended for crispier breadsticks).
- Brush the tops of the breadsticks with olive oil and sprinkle with your favorite toppings (e.g., herbs, sesame seeds).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are light brown and the breadsticks are cooked through.
- Just before serving, brush with melted butter or olive oil and sprinkle with additional toppings. For extra crispiness, pop them back into the hot oven for a couple of minutes.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
15g
Carbs
6g
