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Grissini

Grissini, a Traditional Italian Bread Sticks, originated in Torino in Piemonte, a region of northwest Italy. Grissini were actually invented around the end of the 17th century to cure the health problems of young Duke Vittorio Amedeo II of Savoy.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Accompaniment, Bakeing, Bread
Servings: 25 Sticks
Calories: 0.55kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Butter Paper
  • Bakery Mixing Bowl
  • Bread stick Holder/ Busket

Ingredients

  • 380 grams all-purpose flour
  • 60 ml Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Dry Yeast
  • 1 tsp Sugar (for Yeast)
  • water (for Yeast)

Optional / Extras

  • Butter for brushing
  • Sesame Seeds for topping

Instructions

Pre-preparation

  • Switch on the Oven to preheat. We need 190°C
  • Line Baking trays with Butter Paper
  • In a bowl mix the Yeast with tepid water and sugar. keep in a warm place for yeast to activate.
    1 tsp Dry Yeast, 1 tsp Sugar, water

Preparation

  • Prepare a dough with Flour, Olive Oil, Butter, Salt and activated yeast water.
    380 grams all-purpose flour, 60 ml Olive Oil, 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, 1¼ tsp Salt
  • Keep the dough for about an hour to raise/leaven.
  • Punch down, and divide the dough in equal 24 pieces. So each balls will come across 25grams each.
  • Roll into stick shapes. ( Perfection is not suggested.)
  • Brush with Butter or oil. Sprinkle with your choice of toppings. Then give it a twist. Place on the baking trays with gaps.
    Butter, Sesame Seeds
  • Put in to the preheated oven of 190°C and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Make sure it's light golden color
  • Take out from Oven and place on a cooling rack.
  • Serve in a Breadstick holder, or on a plate, wrapped decoratively. Else you may store for future use in a dry container.