Description
Delightful breadsticks infused with citrus flavor and topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for snacks or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm Water (95-110°F)
- 2 teaspoons Sugar (or Honey/agave syrup)
- 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (or Instant yeast)
- 3-3½ cups All-Purpose Flour (Whole wheat flour can also be used)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (preferably sea salt)
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil (or melted butter)
- 4 tablespoons Butter, Melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 3 tablespoons Orange Zest (or Lemon zest)
- ½ cup Sugar for Filling (Brown sugar for deeper flavor)
- ¼ cup Room Temperature Butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar (or granulated sugar blended to powder)
- 2 tablespoons Orange Juice (or milk)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add 3 cups of flour, salt, avocado oil, melted butter, and orange zest to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Add more flour if sticky to create a workable dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, filling sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down, roll it into a rectangle, and spread the filling over the dough.
- Cut the dough into strips and twist each strip to form breadsticks. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover and let the twisted breadsticks rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over warm breadsticks after baking.
Notes
Serve warm and enjoy with tea or coffee. Experiment with different citrus zests for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American