Description
A crunchy yet tender breadstick flavored with toasted sesame seeds, perfect for snacking or as a side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 5 to 6 tablespoons ice cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, sesame seeds, baking powder, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl. Add butter and mix with your fingertips until evenly combined.
- Add water and gently knead with your hands to form a firm yet slightly soft dough without cracks. Avoid over-kneading; mix until the dough comes together and is smooth. Start with 5 tablespoons of water, adding more as needed.
- Divide the dough into 20 small pieces by first cutting it into 4 equal sections and then cutting each section into five equal portions.
- Place one portion of dough on a clean kitchen counter and roll it with the palms of your hands, applying firm yet gentle pressure, to create a uniform 12-inch rope. If the rope breaks, just pinch it back together and keep rolling.
- Carefully transfer the rope to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing the breadsticks in a single layer about ½ inch apart, as they won’t expand during baking.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown in color. Rotate pan halfway through baking. Place pan on a wire rack to cool completely and store breadsticks in an air tight container for up to a week.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs such as garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the dough.
- The water amount can vary; start with less and add more as required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 breadsticks
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg