Grissini are long, thin, and crispy breadsticks that originated in Turin, Italy, in the 17th century. They are made with a simple pizza crust-like dough thats heavy on the olive oil, which gives it its flavor and texture and helps to create a very easy-to-work with, pliable dough. Grissini are usually served as part of an antipasto, alongside meats, cheese, and olives, or as an appetizer with dips or soups. They are also perfect for aperitivo, accompanied by cocktails or wine before dinner.

Grissini are easy to make at home, and the dough can be flavored with chopped fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme, and seeds, such as poppy seeds or sesame seeds. They can also be topped with flavored salt or dried herbs. The best thing about grissini is that they are meant to have a free form, rustic look, so you don’t have to worry about making them look perfect.

Grissini are made with a simple dough that includes ingredients such as bread flour, olive oil, salt, sugar, yeast, and semolina. The dough is stretched by hand to give the breadsticks their unique, knobbly homemade look. Once baked, grissini can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.