Name: Sesame breadsticks recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves: 10–12
Ingredients: 275g self-raising flour; 1tsp baking powder; 1½tsp salt; 225ml milk; 75g melted butter; 1tbsp sesame seeds

By GoodtoKnow

published 20 September 2019

in Recipes

These sesame breadsticks are quick and easy to make and are great as finger food or for dinner parties. These crisp and soft all-in-one sticks are golden in colour and are sure to impress your party guests. Serve these breadsticks with homemade dips such as garlic and cucumber or hummus. Perfect for busy moments, these little breadsticks flavoured with delicious sesame seeds can be made in minutes and will keep for a few days in an airtight container.

Ingredients

275g self-raising flour
1tsp baking powder
1½tsp salt
225ml milk
75g melted butter
1tbsp sesame seeds

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Method

Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas Mark 6 and you will need a non-stick baking sheet
In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Pour in one third of the milk and mix
Continue to add the milk until you have a dough that is stiff but not sticky
Turn out onto a clean surface and lightly knead for about 30 seconds
Roll into a large rectangle and cut into strips about 2cm thick. Pour the melted butter onto a dinner plate
Roll each strip in the melted butter, twist and place onto the baking sheet, about 1cm apart
Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool

Top Tip for making Sesame breadsticks

Try sprinkling with pumpkin seeds or toasted pine nuts for different flavours

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