Freezer Bread Sticks

These freezer bread sticks offer the perfect blend of convenience and homemade quality. With a tender, airy interior and a crisp, golden crust, they are an ideal side dish for soups, salads, or pasta. The dough is enriched with margarine for a subtle richness and topped with toasted sesame or poppy seeds for added texture and flavor. Designed for busy cooks, these sticks can be prepared in advance, frozen, and baked fresh whenever needed. They rise quickly after thawing, ensuring you get warm, fresh-baked bread in under an hour. A versatile vegan-friendly option that brings a comforting, rustic touch to any meal.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 6

Calories: 273.0

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These freezer bread sticks offer the perfect blend of convenience and homemade quality. With a tender, airy interior and a crisp, golden crust, they are an ideal side dish for soups, salads, or pasta. The dough is enriched with margarine for a subtle richness and topped with toasted sesame or poppy seeds for added texture and flavor. Designed for busy cooks, these sticks can be prepared in advance, frozen, and baked fresh whenever needed. They rise quickly after thawing, ensuring you get warm, fresh-baked bread in under an hour. A versatile vegan-friendly option that brings a comforting, rustic touch to any meal.

Ingredients

3 To /2 cups all purpose

Directions

1
In a large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, salt, sugar, and undissolved yeast.
2
Add softened margarine to the dry ingredients.
3
Gradually add very warm water (120-130&# 194;Â°F) to the mixture.
4
Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
5
Add 1/2 cup flour and beat at high speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
6
Stir in enough additional flour to form a soft dough.
7
Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface.
8
Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces.
9
Roll each piece of dough into an 18-inch long rope.
10
Cut each rope into three 6-inch pieces.
11
Place the sticks on greased baking sheets, rolling them to coat all sides with grease.
12
Cover the sticks with plastic wrap and freeze until firm.
13
Transfer the frozen sticks to plastic bags and store in the freezer for up to 4 weeks.
14
When ready to bake, remove sticks from the freezer and place on ungreased baking sheets.
15
Cover and let stand at room temperature until fully thawed, about 30 minutes.
16
Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 15 minutes.
17
Brush the tops with a mixture of beaten egg white and cold water, then sprinkle with toasted sesame or poppy seeds.
18
Bake at 375ÃÂ°F (191ÃÂ°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and done.
19
Remove from baking sheets and cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 273.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 57.0g19%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 7.5g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Freeze the unbaked bread sticks for up to 4 weeks. Ensure they are firm before bagging to prevent sticking.

Thawing: Allow sufficient time for thawing and rising to ensure the bread sticks are light and airy. If they feel dense, let them rise a bit longer before baking.

Variations: Try adding dried herbs like rosemary or garlic powder to the dough for a savory twist.

Tips: Use very warm water (120-130ÃÂ°F) to activate the yeast without killing it. If the water is too hot, the yeast will not work effectively.

Keywords: breadsticks, freezer, vegan, homemade, baking, dough, yeast, side dish, crispy, easy, make-ahead, sesame, poppy seed, fresh baked, comfort food

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