There’s something undeniably satisfying about the crisp snap of a well-made grissini. These slender Italian breadsticks are more than a pre-dinner nibble — they’re a masterclass in simplicity. Thin, golden, and addictively crunchy, grissini bring a rustic elegance to everything from charcuterie boards to your next Netflix snack break.
Whether you’re a seasoned bread baker or just starting out, these are easy to make and impossible to stop eating.
Ingredients
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handful of flour
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handful of semolina flour
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Optional: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or chopped rosemary for topping
Instructions for Grissini
1. Preheat your oven
Position a rack in the middle of your oven and place your Baking Steel on top. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat for 45–60 minutes to ensure it’s fully charged with heat.
Want that extra crunch? We baked these right on our Original Baking Steel. It’s the tool that turns your oven into a breadstick-making machine.
2. Stretch the dough
Lightly dust a sheet of parchment paper with a mix of semolina and bread flour. Place your prepared dough on top.
Using both hands, gently stretch the dough side to side until it’s about 10 inches wide. Then stretch the top and bottom to make it roughly 8 inches tall, forming a rectangular shape.
Dust the top of the dough with a bit more of both flours.
3. Cut and shape
Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, slice the dough lengthwise into ¼-inch thick strips — about the width of a pencil and 10 inches long.
Gently stretch each strip just a bit and arrange them on the parchment so they aren’t touching — this prevents them from baking together.
4. Add toppings (optional)
Lightly brush the dough strips with olive oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, rosemary, or flake salt if desired. Press gently so the toppings stick.
5. Bake
Place the parchment onto a pizza peel, and use it to launch the dough strips directly onto your preheated Baking Steel.
Bake for 15 minutes, then check. Bake for 5 more minutes, or until browned and crisp to your liking.
For an extra crackly finish, turn off the oven, crack the door, and let them sit for another 5–10 minutes.
6. Remove and cool
Use your peel to remove the parchment from the oven. Transfer the grissini to a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving. They’ll crisp up even more as they cool.
🥖 How to Store Grissini
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Room temp: Store in a paper bag for up to 3 days.
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Freezer: Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat at 300°F for 5–7 minutes to revive the crunch.
Final Tip
These grissini are light, crisp, and wildly addictive. Perfect with a glass of wine, a bowl of soup, or just eaten one after another straight off the rack.
Tips for Next-Level Grissini
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Consistency is key – Try to roll the sticks to the same thickness for even baking.
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Let them cool in the oven – Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let them dry out a bit more for extra crunch.
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Make it yours – Add chili flakes, parmesan, or garlic powder for a twist.
These Reheat Beautifully
Grissini actually hold up well the next day — just pop them back onto a Baking Steel or in the oven at 300°F for 5 minutes to bring back the snap.
Grissini are simple, rustic, and totally addictive. They’re the kind of thing you make once… and then every weekend after.
🥖 Grissini That Just Keep Going
These grissini are light, crisp, and wildly addictive. Pair with wine, dunk in soup, or snack straight off the cooling rack — no wrong moves here.
🔥 Pro Tips
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Keep ‘em even – Uniform width = perfect crunch.
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Let ‘em dry – After baking, crack the oven door and let the sticks chill inside for 5–10 minutes. Game changer.
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Customize – Add chili flakes, Parmesan, or garlic powder to make them your own.
♻️ Reheat Like a Pro
Grissini keep beautifully. Pop them back on your Baking Steel (or a baking sheet) at 300°F for 5 minutes to bring the snap back to life.
🍕 More Recipes to Try
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Easy 24-Hour Pizza Dough – Quick, reliable, and perfect for same-day pizza
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Legendary English Muffins – Crisped on the Baking Steel and better than store-bought
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