Description
Serve up a spooky treat with these delightful Breadstick Bones! Perfect as a playful appetizer for Halloween parties or any fun gathering, these soft and cheesy breadsticks are shaped like bones, adding a unique flair to your table. Paired with marinara sauce, they offer a deliciously savory snack that is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up these crowd-pleasers in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3–3¼ cups flour
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit until foamy.
- Mix the dough: Add salt, oil, and two cups of flour. Stir until combined, then gradually add remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead and rise: Knead until smooth, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for one hour.
- Shape the breadsticks: Punch down dough and divide into 16 pieces. Roll each into a rope and shape into bones.
- Second rise: Place on a greased baking sheet and let rise for another 45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F and bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt and parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg