Description
Dr. Seuss Rainbow Breadsticks: Easy Fluffy Recipe for Magical Snacks
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (440g)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (7g, or one packet)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (25g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (6g)
- 1 cup whole milk, warm (240ml)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (56g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- Food coloring gel (red, yellow, blue, green, purple)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (28g), for brushing
- Optional: Coarse sugar or rainbow sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk warm milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes (or mix with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes) until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 5 equal pieces. Place each piece in a separate small bowl.
- Add a few drops of food coloring gel to each piece (red, yellow, blue, green, purple) and knead until the color is even.
- Roll each colored dough piece into a rope about 12 inches long. Lay the ropes side by side and gently press together at one end.
- Twist the ropes together to form a colorful swirl, then cut into 8-10 breadsticks. Place each twist on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover the shaped breadsticks with a towel and let rise for 20 minutes, until puffy. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden and the tops feel set.
- Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with coarse sugar or rainbow sprinkles if desired. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- These breadsticks are great for parties.
- Feel free to use different colors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Dr. Seuss, Rainbow Breadsticks, Fluffy Breadsticks, Magical Snacks