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Gluten Free Breadsticks

Gluten Free Breadsticks

Published: Mar 18, 2022 by Sandi Gaertner · 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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These gluten free breadsticks are crisp on the outside, like a baguette, and soft on the inside. My homemade gluten free breadsticks recipe is made with simple ingredients. These gluten free breadsticks are perfect for dipping into pasta sauces!

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Let's just take a moment to appreciate these gluten free breadsticks. Not only are these breadsticks super easy to make, but they are crusty on the outside and soft on the inside! This is the best bread recipe and it is made for dipping!!

I used my homemade gluten free sourdough starter to make this gluten free breadsticks recipe, but I also include a yeast version of this recipe for those who prefer to use active dry yeast.

If you have made my sourdough starter recipe and want to try using it in more recipes, you have come to the right place! My gluten free sourdough bagels are pretty amazing! My sourdough also works really well in this gluten free sourdough pizza crust recipe!

This post was updated from an older August 5, 2020 post with easier directions.

baked gluten free breadsticks on a baking tray

Why This Gluten Free Breadsticks Recipe is Great:

  1. Options - You can make this recipe with a sourdough starter or active dry yeast!
  2. Crunchy breadsticks. That is the main reason why you will love these breadsticks. They are like mini baguettes!
  3. Those with food allergies will also love these gluten free breadsticks because they are made with few ingredients. They are egg- and soy-free, and I also include a dairy-free option!
  4. You can add butter or olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic easily to make gluten free garlic breadsticks. You can make them with or without garlic butter, giving you lots of options. You can even use homegrown fresh herbs to add more flavor!

Ingredient Notes:

gluten free breadsticks ingredients
  • Gluten free flour blend - I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. These blends are not the best for yeast recipes, but they did work. If you want to use Cup4Cup or Authentic Foods Steve's GF Bread Blend, they will rise much better if you are baking with dry yeast.
  • Xanthan gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
  • Yeast - Double-check the brand you use is gluten free. Red Star Platinum is NOT gluten free!
  • It is optional to use dried Italian herbs and garlic powder or garlic salt in the dough.

Recipe step by step directions:

You are going to love how easy this recipe is to make. Making gluten free You are going to love how easy this recipe is to make. I break it down into simple steps.

Making gluten free breadsticks from scratch will yield a crusty, delicious breadstick that holds up to dipping into sauces! The active yeast version is made in less time, so if you want to enjoy these quicker; I recommend this instead of the sourdough version.

a bowl with gluten free flour, sourdough starter and water

Step 1 With Sourdough Starter: In a large bowl, add ½ cup sourdough starter to gluten free flour blend, baking powder, and salt.

Step 1 With Yeast: If you are using active dry yeast, proof your yeast in 110º F warm water with 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it is very bubbly. Do not use water hotter as it can kill the yeast.

To measure your gluten free flour, I recommend using either the spoon method or leveling method.

Spoon Method: You can also use a spoon to fill the measuring cup. Use a knife to level along the top to remove the extra flour.

Leveling Method: Put the measuring scoop into the flour and fill. Do not pack the flour. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour.

Mixing the bread dough with starter batter.

Step 2 With Sourdough Starter: Add 2 cups of purified water. Mix well and cover with a clean towel.

Step 2 With Yeast: Add the dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend them together. Add the yeast mixture and the rest of the wet ingredients.

NOTE: You can also use a standing mixer with a paddle attachment if you prefer.

a bowl full of bubbling sourdough starter
Step 3

Step 3 Sourdough Starter: Allow to rise in a warm spot for 2-3 hours.

Step 3 With Yeast: You will want to shape your breadsticks, then set them aside to rise.

breadstick dough in a bowl
Step 4
rolling the breadsticks
Step 5

Step 4 Sourdough and Yeast: Add 1 cup of flour and mix. Add more flour until you can work your dough without it sticking to your hands. (The total amount will vary by what gluten free flour blend you use.)

Step 5 Sourdough and Yeast: Break chunks of dough and roll (just like when you were young and played with playdough!) into ropes. You can make your breadsticks of any thickness. I made mine about 1 inch wide.

Bread sticks on a baking sheet rising
Step 6

Step 6 Sourdough and Yeast: Place your rolled breadsticks on the baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and allow the breadstick dough to rise for 1 hour. I know it can be hard to believe these grew into the big yummy breadsticks in my finished photos, but they rise on the tray, then rise in the oven even more.

Step 7: Preheat the oven to 425º F. Put a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet.

Step 8: If you are making regular breadsticks, use a pastry brush to spread an egg wash on each breadstick. (To make an egg wash, crack a raw egg and dump it into a small bowl. Scramble it to make the egg wash.) Top with salt.

HINT: If you skip the eggwash, this is a gluten free vegan breadstick recipe. You can also use toppings like poppy seeds or sesame seeds.

Step 9: If you are making gluten free garlic breadsticks, brush the breadsticks with melted butter and garlic salt.

Step 10: Place the breadsticks in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until they are slightly golden brown. Note the actual baking time will depend on how thick you make your breadsticks. Cool on a wire rack.

hands breaking a breadstick in half

Yeast version:

Here is a summary of how to make these gluten free breadsticks with active dry yeast:

  • Pour a packet of yeast into ½ cup of warm water. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until it froths.
  • Add 2 cups of flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt to a large bowl. Whisk to blend.
  • Pour the yeast mixture and 1 ¾ cups of water into the flour. Mix well. For this rise, you want your mixture to be a little wet.
  • Allow rising 2 hours.
  • Add 1 ½ cups flour to the bowl and mix. You want your dough to be stiff enough to roll.
  • Roll the breadsticks as directed above and allow them to rise for 1 hour. Bake according to the regular sourdough directions.

Serve with:

  • This gluten free pasta sauce. Dipping these breadsticks in is pure heaven!
  • Dip into this savory tomato sauce and enjoy these gluten free turkey meatballs that are cooked in the sauce!
  • There is nothing like a breadstick dipped into a creamy garlic alfredo sauce in this gluten free fettuccine alfredo.
  • This homemade nut-free pesto sauce.
a breadstick cut in half on a plate with melted butter on the end of a stick

Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:

How do you get the breadsticks crusty on the outside?

The secret to getting the breadsticks to have a sourdough crusty outside is to bake at a high temperature and to use either an egg wash or melted butter on the outside before baking.

How long will these breadsticks keep?

The breadsticks will keep up to 3 days, but once you store them in a container, they will lose some of the crustiness. They are definitely best eaten the day they are made.

Are these similar to Olive Garden's Breadsticks?

Unfortunately, these breadsticks are not similar to what you would find at Olive Garden. Olive Garden's breadsticks are very soft like a roll, whereas these breadsticks are more baguette crusty bread style.

How do you store gluten free breadsticks?

I store these breadsticks in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze these breadsticks?

You can easily freeze these breadsticks in a freezer-safe zipper bag. To reheat them, you can thaw them and then bake for 6-8 minutes at 375º F.

If you want to try a fun bread recipe, you will love my Gluten Free Bread Machine Bread recipe!

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Gluten Free Breadsticks

Sandi Gaertner
These gluten free breadsticks are crusty on the outside like a baguette. Made with sourdough starter or yeast, you will love how easy these breadsticks are to make.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Additional Time 5 hrs
Total Time 5 hrs 45 mins
Course Gluten Free Bread Recipe
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 breadsticks
Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup sourdough starter
  • 3 cups gluten free flour blend * see note
  • 2 cups purified water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add ½ cup sourdough starter, 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 cups water. Mix well.
  • Cover with a clean towel and let rise overnight. You can rise 4 hours if you are making it during the day.
  • Add 1 cup flour and mix. Add flour until you have a dough you can work with your hands without the dough sticking to everything. You don't want the dough too firm.
  • Break pieces of dough off and roll like snakes into 1 inch thick breadsticks.
  • Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Allow rising an hour.
  • If you want plain breadsticks, brush an egg wash over each dough stick and then sprinkle with some salt.
  • If you want garlic breadsticks, brush the dough sticks with melted butter and garlic salt.
  • Preheat the oven to 425º F.
  • Put the tray into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Baking time will vary on how thick you make your breadsticks.

Notes

If you don't have a sourdough starter going, you can make this gluten free breadsticks recipe using a packet of yeast.
  • Pour a packet of yeast into ½ cup of warm water. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until it froths.
  • Add 2 cups of flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt to a large bowl. Whisk to blend.
  • Pour the yeast mixture and 1 ¾ cups of water into the flour. Mix well. For this rise, you want your mixture to be a little wet.
  • Allow rising 2 hours.
  • Add 1 ½ cups flour to the bowl and mix. You want your dough to be stiff enough to roll.
  • Roll the breadsticks as directed above and allow to rise 1 hour. Bake according to the regular sourdough directions.
These gluten free breadsticks will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Sandra McCollum

    October 12, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    This is so awesome!! Love that it is gluten-free!!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 13, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      I am glad you like it 🙂

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  2. Cathy

    October 09, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    I've been on the search for gluten free and these are awesome!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 09, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      Enjoy 🙂

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