crunchy grissini (hard Italian breadsticks)

crunchy grissini (hard Italian breadsticks)

from withspice.com
90 min
36 servings

Crunchy grissini breadsticks are light, airy and so cheesy. They’re filled with salty grated parmesan, coated in seeds, and baked until crisp and snackable.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp flaky salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine flour, yeast, olive oil, parmesan, kosher salt and 1/2 cup warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix on medium speed for 10 minutes, or until very smooth. Let rest 10 minutes. Mix on medium speed another 10 minutes. Transfer to a clean bowl, coat lightly with olive oil, cover with plastic wrap and let rest in the fridge for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a small bowl, mix sesame seeds, poppy seeds and flaky salt.

  3. 3

    On a clean work surface, roll out dough to a 4-inch x 18-inch rectangle. Spritz with water and sprinkle with seed mixture.

  4. 4

    Cut dough into 36 short strips, measuring 4-inches x 1/2-inch. Working one piece of dough at a time, gently roll each end in opposite directions until the dough is evenly thin and the length of a baking sheet. Place on a prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining strips.

  5. 5

    Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°F.

  6. 6

    Bake 30- 35 minutes, or until golden brown and firm. Let cool completely (grissini will crisp more as they cool).