Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 envelopes active dry yeast (4 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

Method

  • In a saucepan, warm the milk.
  • Add the yeast and sugar and let stand until slightly foamy.
  • Pour the milk into a large bowl.
  • Add the flour, butter, salt and oil and stir until a stiff dough forms.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead until elastic, about 5 minutes.
  • Lightly oil the bowl and return the dough to it, turning to coat.
  • Cover with a towel; let rest until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and pat down.
  • Cut into 5 pieces and roll each piece to a 10-inch square.
  • Brush the dough with oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Using a ruler and a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 1/3-inch-wide strips.
  • Transfer to the baking sheets.
  • Bake the grissini for 12 minutes, or until golden and crisp, shifting the pans as necessary for even browning.
  • Let cool completely before serving.