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Ingredients:
For the dough:- 2 tsp granulated/instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 3 1/4 cups bread flour, more for dusting
- 1/2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
For the garlic herb oil:
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp finely chopped basil
- 1 tsp finely chopped thyme
- 1 tsp finely chopped rosemary
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
For the dairy-free pesto dip:
- 1/2 cup vegan sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegan basil pesto
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp finely chopped basil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Add the yeast and water to the bowl of a mixer fitted with a dough hook. Whisk briefly until bubbly. Add the flour and sugar and knead for 6 minutes at medium speed. Add the salt and avocado oil and knead for a further 2 minutes. The dough should be smooth and glossy.
2. Dust a worktop lightly with flour, add the dough and sprinkle a bit of flour on top. Cut the dough with a pizza cutter into 16 even pieces. With lightly floured hands, roll each piece into a ball and place on an oiled baking tray, leaving about 2 inches between the balls. Brush a bit of avocado oil on top, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
3. To make the garlic herb oil, add the avocado oil and garlic to a small saucepan on medium-high heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until very lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Stir in herbs, salt and pepper and set aside.
4. Preheat oven to 480F/250C. Oil a large baking sheet well with avocado oil. joy!
5. Stretch each ball of dough out as thinly as possible, into 9-10 inch long strips. Place on oiled baking tray with 2 inches between each piece (you may need to cook them in 2 batches).
6. Place on the bottom rack of the oven and cook for 5-6 minutes, until lightly browned. Brush the garlic herb oil on top and bake for a further 1-2 minutes, until well browned and crispy. Remove from oven.
7. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together all the dip ingredients until uniform, adding salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve breadsticks immediately with dip.
