How to Make Breadsticks without yeast
Easy breadsticks in just 8 ingredients and about 20 minutes. These breadsticks make for the ultimate sidekick to any warm soup or midday snack. With just a few simple tweaks, this recipe becomes vegan in a snap!
![A closeup of homemade gluten-free italian breadsticks wrapped in a blue and white stripped cloth towel.](https://www.itsyummi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Homemade-gluten-free-breadsticks-Its-Yummi-10.jpg)
The inspiration for these quick and easy breadsticks came from making my everything bagels without yeast. This year has been a bit rough finding and holding onto yeast. And though I love making quick rise rolls for nearly any warm soup, I’ve realized you simply can’t have any pasta dish or my meatball soup without breadsticks. So a breadstick recipe without yeast, was a must! (related: so is this pizza dough without yeast)
We personally have made this with both gluten-free flour and with normal all-purpose flour. Honestly, gluten-free flour is what we had in the cabinet at this time so we are rolling with it.
How to make gluten-free breadsticks without yeast
One of the tricks to creating your own recipe or variations of a recipe, is knowing what can be replaced and what cannot. Most gluten-free flour, for example, cannot be substituted cup-for-cup with no other alterations. The flour simply doesn’t act the same. It is a bit more dry and flakey in nature. That’s why the ingredients to these breadsticks, though few, are of vital importance.
![Homemade gluten free breadsticks in a bowl next to a bowl of broccoli cheddar soup.](https://www.itsyummi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Homemade-gluten-free-breadsticks-Its-Yummi-9.jpg)
Ingredients for breadsticks
- All-purpose or Gluten-free Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Plain Whole Yogurt (Vegan yogurt works too! Just make sure it’s plain.)
- 1 egg (or a flax egg)
- Butter (dairy-free works!)
- Italian Herb Seasoning
![Ingredients for gluten free breadsticks on a white marble countertop in individual glass bowls.](https://www.itsyummi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Homemade-gluten-free-breadsticks-Its-Yummi-1-edited.jpg)
Steps for making homemade breadsticks
This recipe couldn’t be easier! Start by combining the flour, baking powder, salt, and italian seasoning in a large bowl with a whisk. Add the yogurt and egg to the bowl and mix roughly with a rubber spatula.
![Flour, salt, baking powder, and italian seasoning in a glass bowl with a whisk to the side.](https://www.itsyummi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Homemade-gluten-free-breadsticks-Its-Yummi-2.jpg)
![Dry ingredients for breadsticks in a bowl with yogurt and an egg.](https://www.itsyummi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Homemade-gluten-free-breadsticks-Its-Yummi-3.jpg)
![Loose breadstick dough in a glass bowl with a white rubber spatula.](https://www.itsyummi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Homemade-gluten-free-breadsticks-Its-Yummi-4.jpg)
As your dough starts to come together, turn it out onto your countertop and kneed it slightly. It will be sticky and a bit dry. Use wet hands to help mold it together into a loose rectangle shape. From there, roll the dough out until about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 8 semi-even strips. Lay evenly spaced apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375F for about 20 minutes.
![8 rustic breadsticks pre baked on a baking sheet.](https://www.itsyummi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Homemade-gluten-free-breadsticks-Its-Yummi-5-850x567.jpg)
After removing your breadsticks from the oven and while still warm, melt the butter in a small bowl with garlic powder. Use a pastry brush to coat the breadsticks. Enjoy while still warm with your favorite entree.
![Butter and garlic powder melted in a small bowl on a white and blue cloth towel, next to a small whisk.](https://www.itsyummi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Homemade-gluten-free-breadsticks-Its-Yummi-6.jpg)
![Baked gluten free breadsticks on a baking sheet.](https://www.itsyummi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Homemade-gluten-free-breadsticks-Its-Yummi-7.jpg)
How to store and reheat leftover breadsticks
How to store
You’ll want to place these in a plastic Ziploc bag or wrapped in plastic wrap, on a dark, dry shelf or counter. They will last about 3 days this way, though I still suggest reheating even when at room temperature so they become a bit softer.
![A homemade gluten-free italian breadstick dipped into a warm bowl of broccoli cheddar soup.](https://www.itsyummi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Homemade-gluten-free-breadsticks-Its-Yummi-11.jpg)
How to reheat
Wrap in a damp paper towel on a plate and mircowave for 15-30 seconds. This will help to essentially steam them and get moisture back into the “day old bread” helping to keep them from becoming hard.
These breadsticks pair perfectly with…
- Mac and Cheese
- Beef Braciole
- Veggie Stuffed Meatloaf
- Garlic Herb Oven Roasted Chicken
- Minestrone Soup
- Broccoli Bacon Beer Cheese Soup
Gluten-Free Breadsticks
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups flour + more for rolling gluten-free
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup plain yogurt (I personally like full-fat yogurt but greek works too)
- 1 egg or flaxseed egg
- 2 Tablespoons butter or dairy-free
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Start by combining the flour, baking powder, salt, and italian seasoning in a large bowl with a whisk.
- Add the yogurt and egg to the bowl and mix roughly with a rubber spatula.
- Turn it out onto your countertop lightly floured and kneed it slightly. It will be sticky and a bit dry. Use wet hands to help mold it together into a loose rectangle shape. Roll into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 8 semi-even strips.
- Lay evenly spaced apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375F for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter and whisk in garlic powder. Use a pastry brush to coat the breadsticks.