Breadsticks are thin sticks of baked bread that go perfectly with cheese, butter, or your favorite dips. They are crispy on the outside with soft inside a tasty snack you can enjoy anytime. This recipe is made with simple pantry ingredients, and it’s also quick and easy to make your own fresh breadsticks right at home.

Breadsticks are a good choice when you want something light on your tummy or to dip it in your soups. While they bake, your kitchen fills with a warm and nice smell. Whether you have guests coming or just want a quick evening snack, breadsticks are always a good idea. You’ll enjoy every bite.
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About Breadsticks
Breadsticks are a popular snack because they are light, crunchy on the outside, and have a soft inside. If you make them thick, they turn out soft and airy. If you roll them more thin, they bake up crispy and crunchy. The olive oil helps keep them soft, and herbs add a nice aroma and flavor to the dish.
You can easily customize this recipe to suit your taste. You can try adding garlic, chili flakes, or a little cheese on top before baking. Whether you like them soft or crispy, breadsticks are tasty and easy to make. It’s a simple recipe that’s fun to make. You will try it again and again.
You can also adjust the spice level according to your taste preference. These breadsticks pair well with soups, salads, cheese platters, and dips. These treats are perfect for serving at parties or enjoying as a quick snack. Loved by people of all ages, kids love the shape and mild flavor, while adults enjoy their flavor and rich taste.
I’ve always loved soft, flavorful breadsticks, but making them at home seemed hard. After trying this recipe with whole wheat flour and instant yeast, I was surprised how easy and tasty they turned out. Now, homemade breadsticks are my go-to snack as both my kids just love it.

Breadsticks Ingredients
- Wheat flour / Multigrain atta – Adds a wholesome, nutty texture and makes the breadsticks more nutritious than those made with maida or plain flour.
- Instant yeast – Helps the dough rise and become soft and airy. (If using active dry yeast, make sure to proof it first before adding it the flour.)
- Olive oil – Adds moisture and richness to the dough, keeping the breadsticks soft inside. Also brushed on top for that golden, crispy finish.
- Lukewarm water – Activates the yeast and brings the dough together, creating a smooth texture that’s easy to handle.
- Oregano – Adds a fragrant, herb flavor to the breadsticks when sprinkled before baking.
Why This Recipe Works
- This recipe is made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients.
- Whole wheat or multigrain flour adds a healthy twist.
- It can be easily customized with herbs and spices.
- You can bake them as soft or crispy, depending on how thick you roll the dough.
- It’s perfect as a quick snack or appetizer any time.
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How to make Breadsticks Step by Step
1.Take whole wheat flour, salt, yeast in a mixing bowl .Add olive oil, now start adding luke warm water little by little. Mix well form a smooth pliable dough. Set aside to rest, keep it in a warm place for an hour undisturbed.

2.When u check after an hour, the dough would have become almost doubled. Now punch it down incase for any air bubbles. Grease a pan with little oil and flour and keep it ready. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan about 1/4 inch thickness, spread it nearing to the edges. Brush it with olive oil.

3.Sprinkle oregano and make strips using a pizza cutter.

4.Preheat the oven for 200 deg C for 10 minutes. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200 Degree C for 15-20 minutes or until the top starts browning depending on how soft / crisp you want your bread sticks to be. When it is still warm break the strips.

Serve warm with a sip or hot soup.

Expert Tips
- Dough rising – Let the dough rise in a warm spot. If it hasn’t doubled in size after an hour, give it more time. A good rise gives softer, airy and lighter breadsticks.
- Thickness – Roll the dough thinner for crispy sticks, thicker for softer ones. The rolling controls the texture.
- Shaping tip – Mark line on the the dough before baking to make snapping it into sticks easier.
- Toppings – You can try chopped garlic or pizza seasoning before baking for an extra flavor.
- Proof yeast – If using active dry yeast, mix it in warm water and let it bubble before adding. This step is key for proper rising.
- Baking – Brushing olive oil before baking helps get that golden color and crispy surface.
Serving and Storage
Serve breadsticks warm with butter, cheese, or soup. They’re best fresh but also stay good for a few days in an airtight container.
To store, let them cool completely and keep in a sealed box. You can reheat them in the oven to bring back the crispiness.
FAQS
1.Can I use all-purpose flour instead of wheat?
Yes, you can use maida or even mix it with wheat flour for softer breadsticks.
2.What if my dough doesn’t rise?
Make sure your yeast is fresh and the water was warm enough. Yeast needs to be active for breads to rise and bake perfectly.
3.Can I add other flavors?
Definitely! Garlic, chili flakes, or sesame seeds are all great additions.
4.How thick should I spread the dough?
Around 1/4 inch works well for soft breadsticks. Go thinner if you want more crunch.
5.Can I make gluten-free breadsticks?
Yes, just use a gluten-free flour blend and possibly an extra binding agent for better texture.

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Breadsticks Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups wheat flour
- 1 and 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 3/4 to 1 cup luke warm water
- salt to taste
- 3 tablespoon olive oil + extra for brushing
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Take whole wheat flour, salt, yeast in a mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil, now start adding luke warm water little by little.
- Mix well form a smooth pliable dough. Set aside to rest, keep it in a warm place for an hour undisturbed.
- When u check after an hour, the dough would have become almost doubled. Now punch it down incase for any air bubbles.
- Grease a pan with little oil and flour and keep it ready.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared pan about 1/4 inch thickness, spread it nearing to the edges. Brush it with olive oil.
- Sprinkle oregano and make strips using a pizza cutter.
- Preheat the oven for 200 deg C for 10 minutes.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200 degree C for 15-20 minutes or until the top starts browning depending on how soft / crisp you want your bread sticks to be.
- When it is still warm break the strips.
- Serve Breadstick warm with a sip or hot soup.
Notes
- Dough rising – Let the dough rise in a warm spot. If it hasn’t doubled in size after an hour, give it more time. A good rise gives softer, airy and lighter breadsticks.
- Thickness – Roll the dough thinner for crispy sticks, thicker for softer ones. The rolling controls the texture.
- Shaping tip – Mark line on the the dough before baking to make snapping it into sticks easier.
- Toppings – You can try chopped garlic or pizza seasoning before baking for an extra flavor.
- Proof yeast – If using active dry yeast, mix it in warm water and let it bubble before adding. This step is key for proper rising.
- Baking – Brushing olive oil before baking helps get that golden color and crispy surface.
Nivedhanams Sowmya
am drooling here!!! looks super delicious… I make this with Maida, will try with Whole Wheat..
SaralaThanga
Very healthy, thanks for the recipe !
Fatima Zahra
Sharmis what if someone not have Oven? what wud b the procedure
Jayanthi Sindhiya
Healthy and tasty bread sticks…absolutely fantastic!
Farin Ahmed
Wonderful Wholewheat bread sticks… Love it dear
Praba Arun
Hi Sharmi.. the hyperlink for yogurt dip goes to subway style sandwich page. Could you please update it. Could not find the yogurt dip recipe.
By the way bread sticks looks so tempting.
SHARMILEE J
Yes please check the steps in that sundwich post for the recipe….its is just hungcurd with tomato ketchup and herbs 🙂
SHARMILEE J
Yes please check the steps in that sandwich post for the recipe….its is just hungcurd with tomato ketchup and herbs 🙂
sindhu chandran
Hi Sharmi , I tried this recipe today . It came out well but I felt the inner part didn't get cooked properly while outer crust was crisp enough..can u please tell me what I could for the same..
SHARMILEE J
This sounds strange…..Did you try baking for few mins extra?
RamiWhiz
What brand of instant yeast and dry yeast do you recommend please. I stay in Chennai.
SHARMILEE J
Falcon yeast got from whole sale shop
harini
hi sharmi how much active dry yeast we should use in place of instant yeast here?
Unknown
Hi Sharmilee – great pictures and the recipe looks very tempting. With regards to point no.1 when you say 'Mix well form a smooth pliable dough' how long should we knead the dough with hand for any bread recipe ?
SHARMILEE J
Dont go by the time just knead it like chapathi dough
Kitchen Kathukutty
This is our favorite. I will definitely give it a try.