Simple Sourdough Breadsticks
Prep Time28 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Proving4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 48 minutes mins
Course: Aperitif
Keyword: breadsticks,, grissini,
Servings: 30 Breadsticks, approx
- 400 g strong white bread flour
- 220 g water 38C
- 1½ Tbls olive oil
- 7 g sea salt
- 150 g active starter
Flavour options:
- Parmesan
- Chilli flakes
- Fennel seeds
- Rosemary
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Egg wash or olive oil
- Maize flour for dusting
- chopped black olives
Combine the flour and salt in a bowl, then add the oil. In another bowl mix the water and starter. Add to the flour and mix.
Knead for 5 minutes, then cover and leave for a minimum of 3 hours at room temperature (18-23C).
Tip the dough out onto a surface dusted with maize and white flour. Take a rolling pin or simply pat out to approximately 1cm in thickens. Brush with egg wash or olive oil. Sprinkle with chosen flavourings and press into the dough.
Cut the dough into strips with a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Stretch a little and double over and twist. Place them on a baking tray and cover with a tea towel.
Let the dough strips ferment for 1 hour. Preheat your oven to 230ºCfan.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Let them cool on wire rack. Best eaten on the day of baking.