Focaccia Breadsticks

Ingredients

Breadsticks

  • 1 cup (237 g) water, warmed (about 110°-115°F)
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  •  cup (75 g) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour

Topping

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup (25 g) parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

    • In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes, or until the yeast blooms.
    • In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt.
    • Pour half of the oil mixture into the yeast mixture. Set the remaining oil aside.
    • Add the flour to the yeast and oil mixture. Stir to combine.
    • Add the dough to a greased bowl and cover with a clean towel. Allow the dough to rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
    • Preheat oven to 450°F.
    • Pour the remaining oil mixture into a 7×11-inch baking dish. Use a pastry brush to coat the bottom of the pan.
    • Transfer the risen dough to the prepared baking dish. Work the dough to the edges. Use your fingers to create dimples in the dough.
    • Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, make 3 equally-spaced slices across the short side of the baking dish*. Then, slice down the center of the dough lengthwise to create a total of 8 breadsticks.
  • Brush the top of the breadsticks with one teaspoon of olive oil.
  • Sprinkle the garlic powder and salt evenly over the breadsticks.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Immediately brush the baked breadsticks with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

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