🥖🧂 Grandma’s Homemade Grissini (Crispy Breadsticks with a Crunch You Can Hear)

By RichardObradovic | Italian | Jun 12, 2025

Description

These grissini were always in a jar by grandma’s window – slightly bent, golden, and totally addictive. No store-bought version ever came close. Simple dough, a brush of olive oil, and a crack of salt... that's all it takes. Crunchy, rustic, and way too easy to keep eating.

Ingredients

🌾 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour

🥄 1 tsp sugar

🧂 1 tsp salt

🍞 1 tsp instant yeast

💧 140 ml (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) warm water

🫒 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for brushing)

🌿 Optional: dried rosemary, sesame seeds, or coarse salt for topping

Preparation

1️⃣ In a bowl, mix 🌾 flour, 🥄 sugar, 🧂 salt, and 🍞 yeast.

2️⃣ Add 💧 warm water and 🫒 oil. Knead into smooth dough (5–6 min).

3️⃣ Cover and rest 45 min.

4️⃣ Roll dough into a rectangle. Cut into thin strips.

5️⃣ Twist or roll strips into long sticks. Place on baking sheet.

6️⃣ Brush with 🫒 oil and sprinkle 🌿 toppings.

7️⃣ Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 15–18 min until golden and crisp.

8️⃣ Cool completely for max crunch.

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