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Golden homemade sourdough breadsticks in a basket on a kitchen towel

Sourdough Breadsticks

Sourdough sourdough breadsticks with a chewy interior and bold flavor using sourdough starter or discard.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian, Sourdough
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rise Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 breadsticks
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $4–$6

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For dough mixing
  • 1 Kitchen scale For accurate measurements
  • 1 Bench scraper To divide the dough
  • 2 Baking sheets Parchment-lined recommended
  • 1 Pastry brush For applying egg wash or butter
  • 1 Wire cooling rack For proper airflow after baking
  • 1 Clean towel To cover dough while rising

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sourdough starter Active or discard
  • 2.5 cups Bread flour All-purpose can work in a pinch
  • 0.75 cup Warm water Room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar For slight sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Optional, for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Optional
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese Grated, optional
  • 1 Egg For egg wash
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse sea salt Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh herbs Optional, rosemary/thyme

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until a rough dough forms.
  • Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let it rise for 3 hours at room temperature.
  • Divide the dough into 12–16 pieces and roll each into breadstick shapes.
  • Let the shaped dough rest for 15 minutes under a towel.
  • Brush the breadsticks with egg wash and sprinkle with toppings like parmesan and herbs.
  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  • Transfer breadsticks to a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

These breadsticks are very flexible—feel free to swap spices, herbs, or even flour types based on what you have!

Nutrition

Serving: 45g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.2mg