Fisherman’s Cable Knit Breadsticks (Printable Version)
Soft, chewy breadsticks with golden crust, sea salt, and herbs. Perfect alongside soup, seafood, or as an appetizer.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups bread flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
03 - 2 teaspoons sugar
04 - 2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
05 - 1 1/4 cups warm water
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Topping
07 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
08 - 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, salt, and sugar. Mix thoroughly to distribute ingredients.
02 - In a measuring cup, dissolve instant dry yeast in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
03 - Pour yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough begins to form.
04 - Transfer dough to a floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
06 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07 - Gently punch down the risen dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
08 - Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope. For the cable knit appearance, twist two ropes together, then loop or fold as desired. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
09 - Brush each breadstick with melted butter. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, parsley, and dried oregano.
10 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
11 - Transfer breadsticks to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses simple pantry ingredients like flour olive oil and yeast
- Nods to classic breadbaking using a playful cable twist technique
- Ready in under two hours start to finish including rising time
- Pairs beautifully with soups seafood or served alone as a snack
02 -
- Rich in plant protein and fiber from bread flour
- Can be made dairy free with olive oil instead of butter
- Holds texture even after reheating
03 -
- Let the dough rise fully for best results even if it takes a bit longer when your kitchen is cool
- Always twist and shape the ropes right before baking to maintain those signature ridges And do not be shy with the finishing sea salt sprinkle as it really brings out the character