These Grissini Breadsticks are simple and fun to make, and their snappy, crunchiness will go perfectly with your Italian meatballs. I say, bring on the spaghetti!
Come fall, I am all too overjoyed to squee with delight, cuddle under a cozy blanket, flip on the fireplace and welcome in the season while snuggling down to enjoy a good book.
Which is how I got all homey-like and ready to make bread.
It all started when I got wrapped up in a book that I simply couldn’t put down called The Baker’s Man. Talk about a fun and delicious read!
All I know is…, that when I flipped to the last page, put down the book with a deep and satisfied sigh… I was running to the kitchen to see if I could, in fact, bake the perfect man. 🙂
It works too. The next thing I know, my husband came into the kitchen. 😉
And nothing says comfort food, like good, old Italian. Yes? He’s Italian, and so are the breadsticks. Coincidence?
So, there you have it.
Anyhow…if you’re in for a light, fun read with a touch of whimsy, you’ll love The Baker’s Man. It’s a great read that will keep you turning the page, and heating up the oven.
Which brought me to wanting to bring my own magic ‘bakery’ to the kitchen and whip up these crispy breadsticks.
I figure, being married to an Italian, you can never have to many Italian dishes and breadsticks around.
I say, let’s grab a glass of wine, a handful of crunchy grissini, settle in under a blanket by the cozy fire and watch a movie.
Who’s with me?
Grissini are simply pencil-sized sticks of crisp, dry bread that originated in Turin and the surrounding area in Italy.
I couldn’t help but be inspired to push up my sleeves, sprinkle flour all over the counter and go elbow deep in kneading dough. That’s what fall does to me. 🙂
And although making bread is as simple as counting to 3, making grissini is fun because you roll out each piece individually and lovingly place it on a baking sheet so that it can get nice and crisp in the oven.
Enjoy!
Grissini Breadsticks
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dark rye flour*
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand-mixer, combine the rye flour, water, honey and yeast. Stir with a spoon until thoroughly combined and let sit for 10 minutes until fully proofed (mixture will be foamy).
- Add white flour, olive oil and salt. Mix on low speed with dough hook attachment until combined, then on medium speed for 5 minutes until smooth and shiny.
- Remove dough from mixer, and transfer to a small bowl. Drizzle a bit of olive oil in the bowl, and roll the dough in the oil until coated. Cover with a towel and let rise for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Press dough into a long rectangle. Slice thin slices, about 3" long, and roll until long and tapered, then place on a baking sheet. Rolled dough can be irregular in shape. Repeat and place each roll 1/2" apart on the baking sheet.
- Place in oven and bake 5 minutes. Rotate pans and bake 10-15 minutes until done or until brown and golden. Remove grissini from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
- Serve!
Rachel @the dessert chronicles says
Wow, homemade breadsticks?! These look unbelievable, Kristi! I would probably eat the whole batch in one sitting, but that’s not stopping me from making them. Can’t wait to give these a try!
Kristi says
So glad you like them Rachel. They are so easy and so snackable! Have a great weekend!
Medeja says
What a great snack! I always wondered how to make them at home!
Kristi says
Thanks Medeja! You’ll love how easy the recipe is. Have a great weekend!
Mary Frances says
Hey Kristi! I’m excited for Fall too, it’s my favorite season. These breadsticks looks so crunchy and easy to make.
Kristi says
Thanks Mary Frances! Have a great weekend!
Ashley says
Soup and homemade bread is one of my favorites to make during colder weather! Bring on all the bread! haha I get it from my Italian family 🙂 These breadsticks look awesome!
Kristi says
Me too Ashley! The Husband is Italian! Have a great weekend!
kushi says
I love breadsticks and this looks so perfect and YUM!
Kristi says
Thanks Kushi! I should’ve made a dipping sauce to go with them! Have a great weekend!
marcie says
I’m with you! A glass of red and homemade breadsticks is all I need. OK, I wouldn’t turn a plate of spaghetti and meatballs away. 🙂 These photos are so pretty Kristi, and I just want to reach in a grab a fistful of those breadsticks!
Kristi says
Oh my, Miss Marcie. You just made me very hungry with that thought! Have a great weekend!
Monica says
Who can resist a good breadstick! These slender breadsticks look great! And thanks for the book recommendation. I’m always on the lookout. : )
Kristi says
Thanks Monica. I have totally been digging reading lately. 🙂 And food books? What better! Have a great weekend!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
These breadsticks looks so crunchy and crispy, Kristi. And I love how easy and fun to make these! Can’t wait to try. Thank you for this awesome share! 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Anu! They are definitely easy – so give them a try. Have a great weekend!
Cailee @ http://hellohealthyeating.com says
Ohhh my word this sounds so cozy!! Perf for around the fire! I’m with ya! Great recipe! SO fun 🙂
Kristi says
Me too Cailee! Bring on fall! Have a great weekend!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I love these Kristi, now all I need with this is a big bowl of soup! YUM!
Kristi says
Thanks Manali! I big bowl of soup sounds delish right now. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says
I have always loved grissini, ever since I was a little girl, but never thought to make them at home. Such a brilliant idea. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Kristi says
Thanks Ella. They’re so simple, and a lot of fun to make. I hope you try them. Have a great weekend!