Best Freezer Breadsticks Recipes

BREADSTICK RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the water, yeast and sugar until just combined. Cover with saran wrap and let sit for 5 minutes, or until it begins to foam.
• In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and salt. Stir in yeast mixture and olive oil and begin to knead by hand or using a dough hook. Add 1/2 cup flour at a time until the dough is smooth, but not sticky. Cover the bowl with saran wrap and allow the dough to rise for 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• Lightly flour the counter or a breadboard and roll out into a rectangle. Use a pizza cutter to cut into 16 pieces. Leave long or twist the ends and then place the breadsticks on baking sheets.
• Melt 4 Tablespoons butter and stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley flakes and Parmesan cheese. Brush over the tops of the breadsticks.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bottom of the breadsticks are lightly browned. Brush any leftover butter over the top when they come out of the oven.

MAKE AND FREEZE BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• Combine water, 3 Tbs softened butter and yeast into Kitchen Aide fitted with paddle. Let sit for a minute to proof. In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, italian seasoning and garlic powder. Turn mixer on low speed and gradually add the flour mixture. When thoroughly combined, switch to dough hook and process on low to medium for 5 minutes.
• Place dough in a bowl. Cover and let rise for 40-60 minutes. Turn out onto floured surface and divide in half. Cut each half into 12 pieces and roll each piece into 4-6" rope. Place 2" apart on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 20 minutes). Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until golden brown. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Immediately brush with butter and sprinkle with parmesan.
• If you like, you can freeze some of the uncooked dough by placing it on a flat surface in the freezer until solid, then transferring to a freezer bag. When you're ready to serve, place dough on a greased baking sheet and allow to thaw for 60-90 minutes. Bake as usual.

FREEZER BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• In a large bowl thouroughly mix 1 cup flour, salt, sugar and undissolved yeast.
• Add margarine.
• Gradually add tap water to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
• Add 1/2 cup flour.
• Beat at high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
• Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
• Turn out onto well floured board.
• Divide dough into 16 equal pieces.
• Roll each piece of dough into a rope, 18 inches long.
• Cut each rope into three 6-inch ropes.
• Place on greased baking sheets, rolling to grease all sides of dough.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Freeze until firm.
• Transfer to plastic bags.
• Freeze up to 4 weeks.
• Remove from freezer, place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Cover; let stand at room temperature until fully thawed, about 30 minutes.
• Let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 15 minutes.
• Brush with combined egg white and cold water, sprinkle with seeds.
• Bake at 375 20 to 25 minutes, or until done.
• Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.