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Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce Recipe

Italian-American · Appetizer · 40 min total

These homemade breadsticks are soft, buttery, and perfectly paired with a quick, tangy marinara sauce. A crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (110°F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir until dough forms.
3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Punch down dough and divide into 16 equal pieces. Roll each into a 6-inch rope.
5. Place breadsticks on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise 15 minutes.
6. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and oregano.
7. Meanwhile, make sauce: In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic 1 minute.
8. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Serve breadsticks warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan to the butter brush.
• Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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