Fresh Milled Sourdough Breadsticks with Garlic Butter

There’s something truly magical about homemade sourdough breadsticks, especially when they’re fresh, warm, and brushed with a simple garlic butter. Imagine biting into a crunchy exterior that gives way to a soft, tangy crumb inside, all thanks to fresh milled sourdough flour. This sourdough breadstick recipe brings that delightful experience right to your kitchen, with a homemade twist that’s surprisingly simple. Plus, the garlic butter adds just the right amount of richness and savory aroma to make these breadsticks impossible to resist. Whether it’s a cozy night in or an accompaniment to your favorite meal, these homemade breadsticks might just become your new go-to comfort food.

Course Breads

Cuisine American

Keyword sourdough breadsticks

Prep Time 35

Cook Time 25

Rise Time 8

Total Time 9

Servings breadsticks

Calories 119kcal

Ingredients

Dough:

1 cup warm water 232 grams
½ cup active sourdough starter 125 grams
1 ½ tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons melted butter 58 grams
2 ¼ teaspoons salt
2 ¾ - 3 cups freshly milled hard white wheat flour finely milled (316-345 grams)

Garlic Butter:

4 tablespoons melted butter 58 grams
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon basil
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a bowl of a stand mixer, combine the water, butter, honey, and active sourdough.
Add 2 ¼ cups of flour and the salt and combine.
Let rest for 15 minutes.
Start kneading the dough and add the remaining flour ¼ cup at a time until the dough comes together. You want it to be smooth and not very sticky.
Knead for about 10 minutes, or until you reach windowpane.
Cover and let the dough rise. It doesn’t need to be doubled in size, just noticeably risen. This takes about 4-6 hours.
Once risen, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
Use your hands and roll the dough into long strips, about 6-8 inches long.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet, cover, and allow to rise in a warm place 1-2 hours until puffy.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. and bake the breadsticks for 24-28 minutes until golden brown.
Mix all of the ingredients for the garlic butter and brush on the breadsticks after you remove them from the oven. Let them sit for few minutes to absorb the butter, then brush them again.

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