Garlic Onion Breadsticks Soft (Printable Version)

Soft, aromatic breadsticks with garlic and onion—perfect for sharing as a warm, flavorful side.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
02 - 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Garlic-Onion Butter

07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons finely minced onion
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, dissolve active dry yeast and granulated sugar in warm water. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes, until frothy.
02 - Incorporate all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil into the yeast mixture. Stir until a soft dough develops.
03 - Transfer dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and set aside in a warm area for 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Deflate risen dough and section into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a 7-inch breadstick.
07 - Position breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring slight spacing between each.
08 - In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, onion, chopped parsley, and salt until uniform.
09 - Apply half of the garlic-onion butter evenly over the uncooked breadsticks using a pastry brush.
10 - Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes until breadsticks are golden brown.
11 - Remove breadsticks from oven and immediately coat with remaining garlic-onion butter.
12 - Serve breadsticks warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple, affordable ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
  • Hands-on time is surprisingly short so you get hot breadsticks within just over an hour
  • Delivers bakery style softness every time thanks to olive oil and a buttery garlic-onion finish
02 -
  • Breadsticks are high in flavor but lower in fat and calories than many bakery versions
  • They freeze beautifully for future meals or school lunches
  • Homemade means you can skip preservatives and control the salt content
03 -
  • Proof your yeast Give that five minute foam time to ensure your bread will rise properly
  • Knead with care Aim for a dough that is smooth but still bounces back to the touch
  • Brush right after baking The hot bread soaks up every bit of garlic onion butter for maximum flavor

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