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    Home » Easy Cinnamon Sugar Breadsticks

    Easy Cinnamon Sugar Breadsticks

    Published: Aug 22, 2014 · Modified: Mar 26, 2021 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy Cinnamon Sugar Breadsticks are simple homemade breadsticks that are made from scratch in just one hour.

    Closeup photo of a cinnamon sugar breadstick on a metal baking pan.

    Breadsticks are pretty much a must-have in our house. Whenever we have breadsticks, they're the first thing that everyone goes for.

    So, I've come up with some faster, easier recipes to make homemade breadsticks without all of the fuss.

    These Cinnamon Sugar Breadsticks really are pretty easy to make. They don't require a lot of hands-on time, and the shaping is the most time-consuming part of making the breadsticks.

    So, you can have fresh, made-from-scratch breadsticks in no time!

    How to make

    Yeast and sugar in a silver mixing bowl and flour in a silver mixing bowl.

    In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl), stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes or until foamy.

    Mix in 2 cups flour and salt.

    Dough in a silver mixing bowl next to a photo of dough cut into strips.

    Continue adding flour ¼ cup at a time until dough clears the sides of the bowl. Knead dough for three minutes.

    Cover, and let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Grease an 11X17-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

    Roll out the dough into about a 12x16-inch rectangle about ½-inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into 8 long strips. I like to use a pizza cutter.

    Cut the strips in half horizontally to make 16 strips. Twist strips or leave in strips.

    Baked and unbaked breadsticks on a metal baking pan.


    Place twist on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strips.

    Cover with greased plastic wrap, and let rise 20 minutes.
    Toward the end of the rising time, preheat oven to 350 F.

    Uncover, and bake 12-20 minutes or until golden brown.

    5 cinnamon sugar breadsticks on a metal baking pan.

    While breadsticks are baking, stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Brush bread sticks with half melted butter.

    Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Drizzle remaining half butter over breadsticks.

    Silver baking pan full of cinnamon sugar breadsticks.

    Tips

    Warm water: It's important that the water be the correct temperature.

    If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast. If it's too cool, it will slow the rising time.

    If you don't have a kitchen thermometer, you can feel the water. It should feel like warm bath water. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for the yeast. 

    Yeast: You can use an equal amount of instant yeast. If using instant yeast, there's no need to proof the yeast. 

    Butter: I use salted butter. If using unsalted butter, add a pinch or two of salt. 

    Shape: If you tightly twist the dough, you'll end up with a shape like the breadsticks in the photo on the lighter metal pan directly above.

    If you twist the bread loosely, you'll end up with a shape similar to the breadsticks on the white plate below.

    Four cinnamon sugar breadsticks on a white plate.

    How to make by hand

    It's fairly easy to mix this dough by hand. In step 1, simply use a large bowl instead of a stand mixer.

    In step 3, add an additional 2-3 minutes onto the kneading time (for a total of 5-6 minutes). Otherwise, make as directed.

    Hand holding a piece of a cinnamon sugar breadstick.

    Storage

    The breadsticks can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. The breadsticks are best eaten on the day they're made.

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    Closeup photo of a cinnamon sugar breadstick on a metal baking pan.

    Cinnamon Sugar Breadsticks

    Soft homemade cinnamon sugar breadsticks that are made from scratch in just 1 hour!
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: bread, Dessert, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 48 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 142kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Equipment

    • Rolling Pin
    • 11x7-inch baking pan

    Ingredients

    Breadsticks

    • 1 ½ cups warm water about 105 F
    • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 3-4 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Topping

    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl), stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes or until foamy.
    • Mix in 2 cups flour and salt. Continue adding flour ¼ cup at a time until dough clears the sides of the bowl.
    • Knead dough for three minutes.
    • Cover, and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
    • Grease an 11X17-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Roll out the dough into about a 12x16-inch rectangle about ½-inch thick on a floured surface.
    • Cut into 8 long strips. I like to use a pizza cutter to cut the dough.
    • Cut the strips in half horizontally to make 16 strips.
    • Twist strips or leave in strips.
    • Place twist on prepared baking sheet.
    • Repeat with remaining strips.
    • Cover with greased plastic wrap, and let rise 20 minutes.
    • Toward the end of the rising time, preheat oven to 350 F.
    • Uncover, and bake 12-20 minutes or until golden brown.
    • While breadsticks are baking, stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
    • Brush bread sticks with half melted butter.
    • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
    • Drizzle remaining half butter over breadsticks.

    Notes

    • Warm water: It's important that the water be the correct temperature. If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast. If it's too cool, it will slow the rising time. If you don't have a kitchen thermometer, you can feel the water. It should feel like warm bath water. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for the yeast. 
    • Yeast: You can use an equal amount of instant yeast. If using instant yeast, there's no need to proof the yeast. 
    • Butter: I use salted butter. If using unsalted butter, add a pinch or two of salt. 
    • Nutrition facts are estimated.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1breadstick | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 27mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Originally published 8/22/14. Updated with additional photos and tips 3/26/21.

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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Vickie

      September 30, 2021 at 9:13 am

      These are so good! We love them and have made them several times. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 04, 2021 at 10:40 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. cecilia méndez

      February 01, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      Hi I just have one question: do I use 3 cups of flour or 4 cups of flour ? I don´t want to mess up things. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 01, 2020 at 10:28 pm

        Hi! You'll use somewhere between 3 and 4 cups of flour. The reason that it's given in a range is because it can depend on a number of factors like how you measure the flour and even how humid it is where you live.

        I start with 2-1/2 cups of flour and then continue adding flour 2 tablespoons at a time until the dough clears the sides of the bowl. At that point, the dough should still feel a little sticky but shouldn't come off on your finger if you pinch it.

        Hope that helps! If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask!

        Reply
    3. Sylvia

      January 12, 2019 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      These are heavenly. They have a consistency of a pretzel or bagel which is exactly what I was looking for. I added a bit of vanilla extract and cinnamon into the dough to infuse it. I also melted the butter with cinnamon and sugar and melted it all together and brushed it about 12 minutes into the baking. I let them bake for another 8 minutes surrounded my the delicious mixture. Thanks for a great recipe. My 8 year old daughter and I found it really easy and amazing.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 12, 2019 at 11:29 am

        Thank you! I'm so glad that your family enjoyed them! =) I love to hear things like this, so thank you for taking the time to come back and comment!

        Reply
    4. shennel

      September 25, 2018 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was so help full my daughter loved it thank you.....

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 25, 2018 at 9:45 pm

        Yay! I'm so glad! Thanks for coming back to comment. =)

        Reply
    5. Jess

      May 02, 2018 at 10:17 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the recipe! These were a big hit with the kids!

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 03, 2018 at 12:14 pm

        Yay! I'm so glad! Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!

        Reply
    6. Heather

      November 07, 2014 at 6:25 am

      We make a version of these almost every weekend, they are delicious.

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 07, 2014 at 7:05 am

        It's hard to go wrong with anything that has cinnamon and sugar! ;)

        Reply
    7. Kelly @ Trial and Eater

      August 24, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Mmm these look so good it's dangerous! Sounds like they'd go great with a big cup of coffee or hot chocolate!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 24, 2014 at 2:56 pm

        Thanks!! =)

        Reply
    8. Julia

      August 22, 2014 at 12:26 am

      My kids will flip for these! They look so good!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 22, 2014 at 8:11 am

        Thanks, Julia! I hope they like them! =)

        Reply

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