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Easy Homemade Breadsticks (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

Published: Mar 4, 2021 · Modified: Mar 4, 2021 by Felicia Lim · This post may contain affiliate links

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Breadsticks on a white plate.
Collage for gluten-free breadsticks.
Hand picking up a breadstick.

Incredibly crunchy and highly addictive, these easy homemade breadsticks (grissini breadsticks) are the perfect in-between meal snack or appetizer. Dip them in olive oil, hummus or red pepper dip, or enjoy them alone. Totally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan too, but no one would guess!

Sesame-topped homemade breadsticks on a plate.

Crunchy Grissini Breadsticks for the Perfect Appetizer or Snack

Originating from Italy, breadsticks are also known as grissini (or grissino), and are basically pencil-sized sticks of bread that are great for dipping.

I remember that when Juan and I were in holidaying in Italy, practically every restaurant we went to served some variation of grissini as an appetizer to calm our hungry stomachs as we impatiently waited for our food to be served. I later noticed that in most Italian restaurants all over the world, breadsticks almost always features prominently in the bread basket served at each table.

Since then, I’ve been a fan of breadsticks, especially when they’re crunchy, crispy, and insanely irresistible (not to mention when you’re famished and likely to devour any and everything that’s placed in front of you).

Hand reaching for a breadstick on a plate full of gluten-free breadsticks.

The Quest for Gluten-Free Breadsticks:

I wanted to recreate a gluten-free version of breadsticks that were also dairy-free that Juan my husband who is Celiac and also lactose-intolerant could enjoy at home, and so I adapted this recipe to create our own gluten-free grissini!

It turns out that making homemade breadsticks requires a bit of time (from letting the yeast work and rolling the breadsticks out), but apart from that, they’re really simple to make!

Why This Recipe Works

These gluten-free breadsticks are crunchy, flavorful thanks to the olive oil used in the dough, and topped with sesame seeds for extra texture.

The best part is, the breadsticks remain crunchy and crispy even days after baking – which is a huge bonus in my book!

Grissini breadsticks on a white plate.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Ingredients for making homemade breadsticks laid out on a marble board.

Ingredient Notes/Substitutions:

  • Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: I recommend using a good quality gluten-free flour blend that is made up of a mix of lighter flours and starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch) to ensure you get an airier and lighter final texture. Make sure that you flour blend includes xanthan gum too. I do NOT recommend flour blends that are made up of heavier flours such as garbanzo bean flour as that will result in a very dense texture.
  • Warm Water: Make sure that the water is between 105 to 110F as the yeast requires warmth to be activated, but if the water is too hot, it may kill the yeast.
  • Olive Oil: I like using extra virgin olive oil for the taste it imparts to these homemade breadsticks, but feel free to use other oils such as avocado oil or normal vegetable oil if you prefer.

How to Make Homemade Breadsticks

1. Prepare the Breadstick Dough

Combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, warm water, oil, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Mix well until you get a homogeneous dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let it sit for an hour.

Mixing dough in a glass bowl with metal spoon.

2. Preheat and Line

Preheat oven to 375F and line a large baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. Arrange the oven rack to the middle position.

3. Cut Dough into Pieces

Divide the dough into 4 pieces and then roll each piece out on parchment paper or a silpat into 1-inch thick rectangle approximately 7 inches wide and 10 inches long. Use a knife to cut out 1-inch wide logs (you should get 7 logs for each piece of dough, so 28 pieces in total).

Sliced dough pieces and a knife on a piece of parchment paper.

4. Shape the Logs

Use your fingers to gently shape each piece of dough into typical breadstick logs.

Fingers pressing a log of dough together.

5. Transfer Logs to Baking Sheet

Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer at least 1 inch apart (they will expand very slightly during baking).

Thin logs of dough on a silpat-lined baking sheet.

6. Brush with Oil

Brush the dough logs generously with olive oil.

Brushing breadstick dough with oil.

7. Sprinkle with Seeds

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dough logs.

Sprinkling sesame seeds over breadstick dough.

8. Bake Until Golden

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the homemade breadsticks are golden brown and crunchy.

Baked breadsticks on a silpat.

9. Cool Completely

Let the gluten-free breadsticks cool completely before serving or storing.

Homemade breadsticks on a plate.

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

Line with Silpat/Parchment Paper: Make sure you line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat to ensure that the dough does not stick to the baking sheet.

Recipe FAQs:

How do I Store These Homemade Breadsticks?

Allow the baked grissini breadsticks to fully cool before placing them in an airtight container and storing at room temperature. These gluten-free breadsticks will remain crispy for up to 5 days.

Can I Prepare the Dough Beforehand and Freeze?

You can prepare the dough before hand. Simply wrap it in plastic wrap after it has rested for an hour (step 1) and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow the dough to thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator before rolling it into pieces and cutting into logs and baking.

Hand reaching for a breadstick from a plate full of grissini breadsticks.

What to Eat with These Gluten-Free Breadsticks

Here are a few things you can eat with these delicious grissini breadsticks:

  • Easy Creamy Hummus (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Easy Baba Ganoush (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Other Snacks/Appetizers You’ll Enjoy:

  • Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Creamy Scalloped Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Easy Cornbread Stuffing (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
  • Easy Skillet Cornbread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

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Easy Homemade Breadsticks (Gluten-Free, Vegan)


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  • Author: Felicia Lim
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 28 breadsticks 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

Incredibly crunchy and highly addictive, these easy homemade breadsticks (grissini breadsticks) are the perfect in-between meal snack or appetizer. Dip them in olive oil, hummus or red pepper dip, or enjoy them alone. Totally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan too, but no one would guess!


Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon warm water (approx. 105 to 110F)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil + more for brushing
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 cup white sesame seeds, for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dough: Combine gluten-free all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, warm water, oil, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Mix well until you get a homogeneous dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let it sit for an hour.
  2. Preheat and Line: Preheat oven to 375F and line a large baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. Arrange the oven rack to the middle position.
  3. Cut Out Dough: Divide the dough into 4 pieces and then roll each piece out on parchment paper or a silpat into a 1-inch thick rectangle approximately 7 inches wide and 10 inches long. Use a knife to cut out 1-inch wide logs (you should get 7 logs for each piece of dough, so 28 pieces in total).
  4. Shape the Logs: Use your fingers to gently shape each piece of dough into typical breadstick logs.
  5. Transfer Logs to Baking Sheet: Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer at least 1 inch apart (they will expand very slightly during baking).
  6. Brush with Oil: Brush the dough logs generously with olive oil.
  7. Sprinkle with Seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dough logs.
  8. Bake: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until breadsticks are golden brown and crunchy.
  9. Cool Completely: Let breadsticks cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: I recommend using a good quality gluten-free flour blend that is made up of a mix of lighter flours and starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch) to ensure you get an airier and lighter final texture. Make sure that you flour blend includes xanthan gum too. I do NOT recommend flour blends that are made up of heavier flours such as garbanzo bean flour as that will result in a very dense texture.

Warm Water: Make sure that the water is between 105 to 110F as the yeast requires warmth to be activated, but if the water is too hot, it may kill the yeast.

Olive Oil: I like using extra virgin olive oil for the taste it imparts to the breadsticks, but feel free to use other oils such as avocado oil or normal vegetable oil if you prefer.

Silpat/Parchment Paper: Make sure you line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat to ensure that the dough does not stick to the baking sheet.

Storing: Allow the homemade breadsticks to fully cool before placing them in an airtight container and storing at room temperature. They will remain crispy for up to 5 days.

Freezing the Dough: You can prepare the dough before hand. Simply wrap it in plastic wrap after it has rested for an hour (step 1) and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow the dough to thaw completely overnight in the refrigerator before rolling it into pieces and cutting into logs and baking.

Adapted from: Pretty. Simple. Sweet.

  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: gluten-free breadsticks, crunchy breadsticks, homemade breadsticks

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About Felicia

Hey you! I’m Felicia, a Singaporean girl who moved to Buenos Aires for love. A couple of things about me: I love food, writing and food photography. I wrote a grain-free ecookbook that I know you’ll love and I also do freelance writing and photography if you want to work with me. Follow me on this blog as I navigate the world of cooking gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free.

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  1. Grace says

    March 05, 2021 at 6:55 pm

    Thank you Felicia for enhancing and modifying this simple recipe of yours from years ago.

    If I do not have any gluten-free flour on hand, can I just use normal all purpose flour and mix with some rice flour for a dryer and lighter texture? Do you think this will work well for this breadstick recipe? Appreciate your thoughts on this before I try it out.

    Thanks in advance !

    Have a blessed day ahead,
    Mum

    ★★★★★

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    • Felicia Lim says

      March 05, 2021 at 7:20 pm

      Hi mummy! Yes I believe you can use normal all-purpose flour and mix a bit of rice flour in too. Show me how the breadsticks turn out if you make them in the end! Love you

      Reply
  2. 76sanfermo says

    November 05, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Great,Felicia, I’ll copy your recipe!

    Reply
    • rosewithoutthorns says

      November 05, 2012 at 10:12 am

      Ciao Anna!

      I hope you like it! It was a recipe passed to me from my cooking prof!

      Baci!

      Reply
      • 76sanfermo says

        November 05, 2012 at 11:18 am

        Baci!

        Reply
  3. Irene says

    November 03, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    I was thinking to make the same…breadsticks. Are we on the same wave length or what? Hahaha

    Reply
    • rosewithoutthorns says

      November 03, 2012 at 9:01 pm

      Hello Irene!
      Maybe we are! I was inspired by the pies you made and wanted to make my own dough too! this was a recipe passed to me by my cooking professor! 🙂

      Reply
  4. rosewithoutthorns says

    September 15, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    Hi Ellis, sorry i missed out the water in the steps. It should come after you add in the oil, and u should add the water in bit by bit, untile it reaches the right consistency (i.e. DO NOT pour in the water all at once). 🙂

    Reply
  5. Eillis Karis says

    September 15, 2012 at 9:26 am

    when do you add the water in? There is no water involve in your steps?

    Reply

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