CLASSIC QUICK BREADSTICKS

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Bread sticks make delicious, fuss-free snacks and hors d'oeuvres, and they're surprisingly simple to make.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
2 tablespoons olive oil, (optional)
1/2 cup sea salt or kosher salt, (optional)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse flour, salt, and baking powder to combine. Add shortening, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. With the machine running, gradually add between 1/2 and 3/4 cup ice water until dough comes together, about 1 minute.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Form dough into a smooth rectangle, about 4 by 6 inches, with your fingers. Then roll out dough into an 8-by-10-inch sheet, 1/4 inch thick. Cut dough lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
Using your hands, gently roll each strip back and forth into 16-inch-long sticks. For the twisted version, grab each end of dough strip with your fingers, and carefully stretch and twist strip in opposite directions. Arrange sticks on two baking sheets, side by side but not touching. If salting, brush each stick lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Press the ends onto the baking sheet to keep sticks straight while they cook. Bake until firm and cooked through, 14 to 18 minutes. Transfer sticks to a wire rack to cool.

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Asma Eisa

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These breadsticks were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.

Onalenna Bogopane

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I made these breadsticks for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.

Joel Aleni

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These breadsticks were a bit too greasy for my liking. I think I'll use less oil next time.

Rajesh Upreti

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I've never made breadsticks before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'll definitely be making these again.

Diana Andriot

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These breadsticks were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some herbs or spices next time.

Jack austine Ouna

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I made these breadsticks for my kids' lunch boxes and they loved them. They're a great healthy snack.

Ryan Dave Malicay

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I used a pizza dough mix to make these breadsticks and they turned out great! It was a quick and easy way to make homemade breadsticks.

Carmen Ruiz

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These breadsticks were perfect for dipping in marinara sauce. They were also great on their own.

Archangel Kimking

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I'm not a big fan of breadsticks, but these were actually really good. They were crispy and flavorful.

Martha Awuah

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These breadsticks were a little time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.

Nahid Mahmud

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I've never made breadsticks before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'll definitely be making these again.

Rj Riju

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I made these breadsticks for a potluck and they were the first thing to go! Everyone loved them.

Habte Kebede

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These breadsticks were a bit too dry for my liking. I think I'll add a little bit of butter or oil to the dough next time.

Buddika M

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I didn't have any garlic powder so I used onion powder instead. The breadsticks still turned out great!

Irlande Thelus

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These breadsticks were a little too salty for my taste. Next time I'll use less salt.

Sukur Ali

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I followed the recipe exactly and the breadsticks came out perfectly. They were golden brown and crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.