Breadstick

Breadsticks, also known as grissini, grissino or dipping sticks, are generally pencil-sized sticks of crisp, dry baked bread that originated in Italy.

Not to be confused with baguettes.
Breadstick
Grissini in a restaurant in Turin
Alternative namesGrissini
TypeBread
Place of originItaly

History

It's believed that it originated in 1643, when a Florentine abbot described a long-shaped and "bone-thin" bread being made in a town outside of Turin.[1][2] Tradition states, however, that it originated in the region of Piedmont in the 17th century, invented by a baker called Antonio Brunero, from Turin. It was a food that was intended to be easier to digest for the Duke Victor Amadeus II of Savoy, who had digestive problems in his childhood.[3][4][5][6]

Serving

In Italian-American restaurants, breadsticks may be offered as an appetizer.[7] In some instances or regions they may be a type that is larger than pencil-sized. They may also be combined with ingredients such as prosciutto as an hors d'œuvre. In many North American restaurants, breadsticks are frequently topped with butter, garlic, and cheese when served as appetizers; as a dessert item, they can be topped with cinnamon, sugar,[8] and icing.[9]

Pre-made, dried breadsticks can be found being sold in markets as a quick snack or a pre-meal appetizer for home use, somewhat similar to a cracker. Usually served with a dip of some sort, such as cheese.[10]

Another recipe for breadsticks, called rosquilletas, exists in Comunitat Valenciana (Spain).[11]

  • Unbaked home-made grissini on a baking tray, seasoned with herbs
  • Wide grissini in a basket
  • Grissini in the proper case to be served at table

See also
  • Baguette, the larger, long loaf of bread from France

References
  1. "The Nibble: Breadstick History". www.thenibble.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  2. "Grissini Recipe | Italian Breadsticks | Leite's Culinaria". Leite's Culinaria. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  3. cobblestonewebdesign.com. "The History of Grissini". www.claudiosspecialtybreads.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  4. "Grissini - Breadsticks from Piedmont with Recipe & History". blog.italian-connection.com. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  5. "The famous Grissini of Turin are traditional breadsticks - Dear Italy Piedmont". Piedmont. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  6. "Grissini were invented around 1670 in Turin by a baker". Meet Piemonte. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  7. Joseph, Ryan (9 August 2018). "Why Olive Garden Serves Unlimited Breadsticks". Thrillist. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  8. Various references:
  9. Broyles, Tom. "Earn more dough by making some bread . . . sticks". PMQ Pizza Magazine. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  10. "Creamy Swiss with Classic Breadsticks". The Laughing Cow. Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  11. "Aima Rosquilletas Artesanas Hechas a Mano · Castellón". Aima Rosquilletas (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2018.
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