Why are my bread sticks so light?!
I have been trying to make Olive Garden type bread sticks and they are not coming out like I want them to!. I am using frozen bread dough which I thaw in the fridge then shape into the sticks and allow to rise until doubled!. After baking I spray with some olivio spray and sprinkle with garlic salt!. They taste great but the texture is more light and airy than I want them to be!. Am I letting them rise too long!? Or maybe not long enough!? I have very little experience with breads!. Please help me, I love those bread sticks!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Tanya --- You are not doing any thing wrong
except you are using the wrong type dough!. The type dough you are using is ment to produce a
light fluffy loaf of bread!. You need to use an Itilian bread dough whitch will produce a leaner type dough with a heavier crust because it doesn't have as much sugar and the fat content is much lower!. All of my tried recipes are much to large for home use!. So I suggest you go to www!.cooks!.com and choose an Itilian bread recipe!. Or you might be able to find a frozen Itilian or [french dough] french will work
where you bought the dough you are using!. I hope that I have helped you!. jim b
Www@FoodAQ@Com
except you are using the wrong type dough!. The type dough you are using is ment to produce a
light fluffy loaf of bread!. You need to use an Itilian bread dough whitch will produce a leaner type dough with a heavier crust because it doesn't have as much sugar and the fat content is much lower!. All of my tried recipes are much to large for home use!. So I suggest you go to www!.cooks!.com and choose an Itilian bread recipe!. Or you might be able to find a frozen Itilian or [french dough] french will work
where you bought the dough you are using!. I hope that I have helped you!. jim b
Www@FoodAQ@Com
Agree that it's better to try with your own dough!. But with the frozen for now, try this!.!.!.rather than spray the olivio (!?!?!?) make an egg wash by whisking a raw egg and a little water!. Brush this onto the sticks before baking!. This will give them a crispier top with a nice sheen!. Another way to 'crisp' the sticks is to open the oven while they're cooking and give them a squirt with a spray bottle filled with water (set on the spray setting) which will also give a really nice crusty exterior!. Happy baking!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Olive Garden Breadsticks
1 Loaf frozen bread -- thaw in bowl at room temp!.
Pam
Garlic powder
Dry oregano leaf -- crushed
When dough is soft enough to knead, spray your fingers with Pam or oil and knead just until you can shape into cigar-sized pieces (about 8 to 10)!.
Place these 3" apart on Pam-sprayed cookie sheets!. Let rise in warmplace until doubled - about 1-1/2 hours!.
Then holding Pam about 8" from sticks, lightly spray top of each and then dust with garlic powder and oregano!. Bake at 375~ about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown!.
Cool in pan on rack to serve within a day or two!.
Good Luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
1 Loaf frozen bread -- thaw in bowl at room temp!.
Pam
Garlic powder
Dry oregano leaf -- crushed
When dough is soft enough to knead, spray your fingers with Pam or oil and knead just until you can shape into cigar-sized pieces (about 8 to 10)!.
Place these 3" apart on Pam-sprayed cookie sheets!. Let rise in warmplace until doubled - about 1-1/2 hours!.
Then holding Pam about 8" from sticks, lightly spray top of each and then dust with garlic powder and oregano!. Bake at 375~ about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown!.
Cool in pan on rack to serve within a day or two!.
Good Luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Don't use frozen!. Make your own fresh!. Or just buy them @ the Olive Garden and reheat at home!. That's what I would do!. :)Www@FoodAQ@Com