Gluten Free Italian Breadsticks

This is my absolute favorite breadstick recipe that I got from theglutenfreevegan.com!  It is hard work, but it is well worth it!


Gluten Free Italian Breadsticks

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. dry active yeast
1 1/3 cup brown rice flour
1 cup tapioca starch
2 tsp. xanthan gum
2 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (I use coconut or rice)
2 tsp. agave nectar or sugar
2 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar

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Buttery Topping:

2-3 tbsp. melted earth balance butter (I use soy free in the red tub)
1/8 tsp. granulated garlic powder
1/8 tsp. dried parsley


Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 425 F
2.  Combine dry ingredients, including yeast, in your mixer.
3.  Add liquid ingredients slowly and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4.  If dough bounces too much, add 1 tbsp. at a time of dairy free milk until it no longer bounces.
5.  Prepare a baking sheet by greasing it with olive oil.  Or use silicone liners (this works best and there is no stick!)
6.  Grease up your hands and divide dough up into 6 equal portions.  Form each portion into a long breadstick that is uniform from end to end, and place each one not touching on the greased baking sheet.  (What I found works best, is to actually use a plastic bag with a corner cut out and to squeeze each breadstick directly onto the pan.)  Make sure to smooth out any bumps. 
7.  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine melted vegan margarine, garlic powder, and parsley. 
8.  Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until nice & golden brown.  There is no need to let them rise in advance, as they will rise as they bake.
9.  Brush with garlic butter mixture & serve fresh & hot!