Black Pepper Sticks

Crisp, buttery, and packed with a bold zing of freshly ground black pepper, Black Pepper Sticks are the ultimate savory snack that’s as easy to make as they are satisfying to eat. Perfectly seasoned with a balance of salt, sugar, and pepper, these homemade breadsticks are elevated with the richness of egg yolk and olive oil for a golden, flaky finish. The delicate preparation involves creating a tender dough from scratch, rolling it out, and cutting it into elegant strips that bake to perfection in just 15 minutes. Ideal as an appetizer, a party snack, or a crunchy side to soups and salads, these Black Pepper Sticks boast simple pantry ingredients yet deliver gourmet flavor with every bite. Whether served warm or at room temperature, they’re guaranteed to add a touch of sophistication to any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 240 grams All-purpose flour
• 60 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoons Baking powder
• 120 ml Cold water
• 1 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 Egg yolk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 3

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Gradually add the cold water a little at a time while stirring with a fork until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork it.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times to ensure everything is combined.

Step 6

Roll the dough into a rectangular sheet about ½ cm (¼ inch) thick.

Step 7

Cut the rolled-out dough into thin strips, about 1 cm (½ inch) wide and 10 cm (4 inches) long. Twist each strip slightly for presentation if desired.

Step 8

Arrange the strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each stick.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with the olive oil. Brush this mixture generously over each dough strip.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the black pepper sticks are golden brown and crisp.

Step 11

Let the sticks cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	476.6 grams (476.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1551

Total Fat 72.40g	93%
Saturated Fat 34.20g	171%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 317mg	106%
Sodium 2834mg	123%
Total Carbohydrate 199.80g	73%
Dietary Fiber 7.20g	26%
Total Sugars 13.60g
Protein 28.10g	56%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 316mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 51.1%