Gluten-Free Breadsticks

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These gluten-free breadsticks are soft, flavorful, and golden on the outside with no long rise times or complicated steps. They're a go-to in my kitchen for pasta night, cozy soups, or just slathered in butter as a snack. No proofing required, just mix, shape, and bake.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Baking

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten-free breadsticks

Servings: breadsticks

Author: Julia Elizabeth

Ingredients

Breadsticks

3½ cups gluten free flour
1 packet instant yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 eggs beaten and at room temperature
1¼ cup warm water
⅓ cup butter melted

Garlic Butter

3 tbsp butter melted
1½ tbsp Parmesan
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
2 tsp fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

Line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together your flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast until combined.
Add in your warm water, melted butter, and room temperature beaten eggs. Mix until everything is mostly incorporated and a dough begins to form. At this point, I start mixing with my hands so I can gauge how sticky the dough is. The dough should be a little sticky, but not so sticky that you can’t handle it. If it is, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until it is easily shaped. Note that the more flour you add, the more dense your breadsticks will be.
Transfer your dough to a clean work surface. If it’s too sticky, you can lightly flour the surface. Shape your dough into a round and cut it in half. While working with one half, cover the other half so it doesn’t dry out and set it aside.
Split your dough into 5 equal pieces and carefully shape each piece into a breadstick by gently rolling it onto the counter into a log shape. Transfer it to one of the parchment lined baking trays and repeat until you have 10 breadsticks. I put five breadsticks on a tray.
Let the dough rest while you preheat your oven to 375°F, then bake your breadsticks for 10-15 minutes, until slightly golden.
While the dough is baking, combine all your ingredients for the garlic butter.
When the bread comes out of the oven, generously brush the tops with the garlic butter and serve hot with your favorite Italian dishes or soups!

Notes

Brush with garlic butter right out of the oven for the best flavor.
Use fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
I use Pillsbury’s gluten-free all-purpose flour. You should be able to use most gluten-free bread or all-purpose flour blends for this, since we are measuring based on the texture of the dough more than the amount of flour, just make sure your blend contains xanthan gum.

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