This play of bitter, sweet, and crunchy goes beautifully with an aperitif or a cold glass of beer or white wine.
Recipe information
Total Time
1 1D2 hr
Yield
Makes 32 breadsticks
Ingredients
Special Equipment
Preparation
Step 1
Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment.
Step 2
Whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large bowl, then stir in olives, buttermilk, and butter until a dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 5 or 6 times.
Step 3
Halve dough and form each half into a 12-inch log. Cut each log into 16 pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-inch-long rope and arrange 1/2 inch apart on lined baking sheets.
Step 4
Brush breadsticks lightly with some of egg wash. Bake, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until golden and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes total. Cool on sheets on a rack 30 minutes.
