JUNIPER GRISSINI (LONG CRISPY BREAD STICKS)
This recipe appeared in "Food & Wine" magazine and is by Mario Batali. He makes these with myrtle, but crushed juniper berries make a great substitute. They go especially well with soup.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 3 1/2 dozen bread sticks
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together water, 1/2 cup flour, honey and yeast; let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, olive oil, juniper berries, and salt; knead on a floured surface for form a smooth dough.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover; let sit until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F; line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Punch down dough and divide into 4 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a 6x10 inch rectangle; cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips.
- Arrange strips on prepared baking sheet and dust with cayenne pepper; let stand until they puff up, about 15 minutes.
- Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Let cool and crisp before serving.
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Yusuf Abdulrasheed
[email protected]These grissini are a great way to use up leftover dough. I always have a few extra tablespoons of dough after I make pizza and I love turning them into grissini.
Tiny panda
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these grissini. They're made with just a few ingredients and they're so delicious.
Nada Ebrahym
[email protected]These grissini are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're also great for packing in lunches.
Harun Mahmud
[email protected]I've made these grissini with both fresh and dried juniper berries. I prefer the flavor of the fresh berries, but the dried berries work well too.
OmogoloRefentse Mamokiey
[email protected]These grissini were a bit too crispy for my taste. I think I would reduce the baking time next time.
Hasan Chudry
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the grissini turned out great. They were the perfect crispy breadstick to serve with my minestrone soup.
Mehak Murtaza
[email protected]These grissini were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so crispy and flavorful.
Naseera Naheed
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the juniper berries, but they really added a nice touch to these grissini. They were the perfect addition to my cheese plate.
Shahbaz Bhai
[email protected]These were so delicious! I loved the subtle flavor of the juniper berries. I will definitely be making these again.
Nasim Khan
[email protected]I've made these grissini several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect crispy breadstick to serve with soup or salad.
Elise Souza
[email protected]These grissini were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.