Grissini – Homemade Italian Breadsticks
·Make the dough
In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine all the dry ingredients, then slowly pour in the water and oil. Mix until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Let it rise
Cover the dough and let it rise for 1.5–2 hours.
Preheat the oven
Line your baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 220°C.
Shape the breadsticks
Divide the dough into 4 pieces, roll each one out and cut into strips. Twist and stretch the strips — basically roll them out — to the length of the baking sheet.
Arrange on the sheet
Lay the breadsticks side by side, leaving a little space between them since they'll rise slightly more.
Bake
Before baking, brush the breadsticks with a mixture of water and olive oil (a kitchen spray bottle works great, if you have one) and sprinkle with salt. Bake until golden, 20–25 minutes.
Tip
Serve them plain, or wrap them in slices of ham. They're also delicious dipped in homemade chilli jam.