How to Make Breadsticks Like a Pizza Place

Bread sticks are one of most popular menu items at most pizza places. Many people like bread sticks so much, they try to copy the restaurants recipe and make them at home. While the recipes for pizza place bread sticks can very, most of the ingredients stay the same. The bread stick recipe below is fast, easy and delicious and should take just like the ones from a pizza place.

Step 1: Mix 1 and 1/4 cup of flour with a packet of yeast. Combine these two into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil and the water to the mixing bowl. This will activate the yeast.

Step 3: Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture on low speed for 30 seconds.

Step 4: Use a wooden spoon to scrape the sides of the mixing bowl. All of the ingredients should be in the middle of the mixing bowl and not stuck to the sides of it.

Step 5: Beat the mixture on high speed for 3 more minutes.

Step 6: Sprinkle some flour on the counter or table and pour the rest into the mixing bowl. Pick the dough up with your hands and lay it on the floured surface.

Step 7: Knead the dough. Use your hands to press the dough in and pull it out. Do it gently as if you are massaging the dough. Do this for 5 to 10 minutes. You may want to sprinkle your hands with flour to keep the dough from sticking to them. When you are finished kneading, the dough should be flexible but not sticky. Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise for 10 minutes.

Step 8: Preheat the over to 375 degrees.

Step 9: Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Roll the dough into 1-inch thick sticks and place them on the cookie sheet. Melt some butter in the microwave and pour it over the bread sticks. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and place the bread sticks in the oven. Cook the bread sticks for 15 minutes. Use an oven mitt to remove the bread sticks when they are finished baking.