When talking about Northern Vietnamese cuisine, people cannot help but mention breadsticks. Vietnamese breadsticks are not only a delicious and convenient dish, but also deeply imbued with the cultural identity of the people here.

What is a breadstick?

Breadsticks (bánh mì que), also known by the familiar name spicy bread (bánh mì cay), is a type of bread originating from France but its original origin is in the Torino region of Italy. Breadsticks first appeared at a store in Lanzo Torinese – Northeast Italy in 1679. Besides, bread sticks are also a popular dish in Europe, America, Australia, and Asia.

Recently imported to Vietnam, breadsticks have become a favorite dish of many people, especially students.  Vietnamese breadsticks not only have a rich and delicious flavor but also have a lovely small shape.

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The origin of Vietnamese breadsticks

Breadsticks (also known as bread sticks) are a type of French bread originating from France (but originally originating in the Turin region of Italy), it was first launched at a bakery in Lanzo Torinese (Northeastern Italy) in 1679. In addition, breadsticks are also a very popular dish in Spain and are also very popular in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Ingredients and preparation to make breadsticks

Step 1: Prepare Ingredient

• All-purpose flour: 500 grams
• Warm water: 300ml
• Yeast: 10 grams
• Salt: 1.5 teaspoons
• Sugar: 1 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter: 30 grams

Step 2: Activate the yeast

Add yeast to 100ml of warm water (about 40 degrees Celsius), add 1 teaspoon of sugar, stir well, and let stand for about 15 minutes for yeast to bloom.

Step 3: Mix the flour

• Put flour, salt, sugar, and activated yeast in a large bowl, and mix well until the ingredients are combined.
• Add unsalted butter to the flour mixture, and knead well until the dough is smooth and not sticky.
• Proof the dough: Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size

Step 4: Shape the surface

• After the dough has risen, take it out of the bowl and divide it into small portions, each about 50g.
• Round each piece of dough, then roll it into a stick about 20-25cm long.

Step 5: Bake

• Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the breadsticks on the tray, about 2 cm apart.
• Bake the breadsticks in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6: Finish

Cooked breadsticks are evenly golden in color and crispy. Then you can eat the stick baguettes right away or eat them with whatever fillings you like.

Notes to make the best Vietnamese breadsticks

• To keep the bread crispy for a long time, you can bake it at a higher temperature (about 200 degrees Celsius) for a shorter time (about 15-20 minutes).
• If you want your breadsticks to have a beautiful golden color, you can brush a layer of egg yolk on the surface of the bread before baking.
• You can add other ingredients to the baguette dough such as fresh milk, cheese,… to create a new flavor.

Best place to buy Vietnamese breadsticks in Singapore

Among the shops serving Vietnamese breadsticks in Singapore, Baguette & Coffee is a favorite address. Baguette Coffee was founded by a Vietnamese person, with the desire to bring the authentic taste of Vietnamese breadsticks to Singaporeans.

Baguette Coffee’s breadsticks are made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Wheat flour is carefully selected, and yeast is imported from France. Each breadstick is baked in a traditional charcoal oven, bringing the delicious, crispy flavor typical of Vietnamese traditional food.

Baguette Coffee’s breadsticks have many different fillings, meeting the diverse needs of customers. You can choose fillings such as grilled meat, pate, pork rolls, eggs,… In addition to breadsticks, Baguette Coffee also offers many other Vietnamese dishes such as banh mi, pho, vermicelli,…

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