Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups flour (see note)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk (more or less)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction

  • For the breadstick dough, mix the water, yeast and sugar in a large bowl or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add 1 cup of the flour and the salt and mix to combine. Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft, smooth dough is formed. Knead for 2-3 minutes. Keep in mind you may not use the full 3 1/2 cups flour (conversely, you may need a bit more). Judge the dough by the texture instead of by an exact amount of flour. It should pull away form the sides of the bowl and form a soft, smooth ball of dough without leaving an overly sticky residue on your fingers.
  • Let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Lightly grease a large 12X18-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a clean countertop with cooking spray and press the dough into about an 8X18-inch rectangle. Spread the melted butter evenly across the dough.
  • In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture across the dough and lightly press into the top of the dough.
  • Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into about 1-inch or so widths. As you pick up each breadstick, twist it a few times and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1/2-inch apart. They should all be able to fit on one large 12X18-inch rimmed baking sheet (see image below).
  • Cover the breadsticks lightly with plastic wrap and let them rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes until they are slightly puffy.
  • Bake the breadstick twists for 15 minutes until lightly golden on top.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until a pourable mixture forms, adding more or milk if needed.
  • Let the breadsticks rest out of the oven for about five minutes before drizzling with the glaze. Serve warm. (These reheat magically for a few seconds in the microwave.)