Gluten-Free Breadsticks with Everything Bagel Seasoning

Simple Mills Bread Mix

Simple Mills Almond Flour Baking Mix is a gluten-free, grain-free blend made with almond flour, arrowroot, flaxseed meal, tapioca, salt, and baking soda. It is an easy shortcut when you want homemade-style bread without measuring several different flours.

The mix is certified gluten-free and made without dairy, soy, yeast, or added sugar. To make the dough, all you have to do is add eggs, oil, and apple cider vinegar, then mix until smooth.

The box includes directions for an 8-inch loaf, dinner rolls baked in a muffin tin, and flatbread.

For these gluten-free breadsticks, I used the flatbread recipe, divided the dough into six pieces, and rolled each piece into a breadstick before baking.

Ingredients

You only need a few ingredients to turn Simple Mills Almond Flour Baking Mix into gluten-free breadsticks. Pull them all together before you start and before you know it, the kitchen will smell like a bagel shop!

• Simple Mills Artisan Bread Mix
• Eggs
• Water
• Oil
• Apple cider vinegar
• Everything bagel seasoning

I roll the dough into breadsticks, brush the tops with egg wash, and scatter on the seasoning before baking. In about 10 minutes, the kitchen smells like a bagel store.

See the recipe card below for exact amounts.

Gluten-Free Breadsticks Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and oil. Add the Simple Mills Bread Mix and stir until a dough forms.

Stir in the apple cider vinegar. Let the dough rest for 4 minutes so it can thicken before shaping the breadsticks.

Divide the dough into equal portions. With damp hands, roll each portion into a breadstick about the same length and thickness. Place the breadsticks on the prepared sheet pan.

In a small bowl, whisk together one egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water.

Brush the tops of the breadsticks with the egg wash.

Sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.

Bake for 12 minutes, until the breadsticks are lightly golden and cooked through.

Note: I've made these breadsticks many times. Bake them on the center rack at 350°F for 12 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven and let them sit for a few minutes to firm up. They will not have the shiny finish of a traditional bagel, but they taste really good.

Make Even Portions with a Kitchen Scale

For breadsticks that bake at the same rate, divide the dough into equal portions before rolling.

A small kitchen scale makes it easy to keep every breadstick the same size. Each portion should weigh approximately 2.5 ounces. That way, they finish baking evenly.

DIY Everything Bagel Seasoning

You can use store-bought everything bagel seasoning, or make a small batch at home. Toasted white sesame seeds give the blend a richer, nuttier flavor.

• 3 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, optional
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt or flaky sea salt, plus more to taste

Stir everything together in a small bowl. Store the seasoning in a sealed jar at room temperature, away from heat and sunlight.

Substitute for Everything Bagel Seasoning

Everything bagel seasoning gives these breadsticks their bagel-shop flavor, but you can use other toppings if you do not have it on hand.

Try one of these instead:

• Toasted sesame seeds with a little flaky sea salt
• Poppy seeds and kosher salt
• Italian seasoning with a pinch of coarse salt
• Garlic powder, onion powder, and sesame seeds

For lower-sodium breadsticks, leave off the salt and use sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or Italian seasoning on their own.

Storage and Reheating

• Store leftover gluten-free breadsticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Since this almond flour bread mix does not contain preservatives, do not leave the breadsticks out on the counter for more than a few hours.
• To warm them up and bring back a little crispness, place the breadsticks in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes, until heated through. Avoid the microwave, which can make them soft.

Serving Ideas

These gluten-free breadsticks make an easy side for lunch or dinner, especially with a cold, creamy salad. Pack a few for the road, or bring them along when you are eating out and need a gluten-free bread option.

They are especially good with creamy salads like Veggie Tuna Salad, Shrimp Salad, Chicken Salad with Grapes, or Keto Caesar Salad. They are good for scooping up the last bit of dressing, too.