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Home » Recipes » Brunch » Brown Sugar Cinnamon Homemade Breadsticks

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Homemade Breadsticks

Updated: May 7, 2023 / Published: May 7, 2023 By Ilona This website contains affiliate links. Read Privacy Policy.

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Fluffy, buttery and soft cinnamon breadsticks sprinkled with brown sugar. A perfect homemade breadsticks for brunch, snack or breakfast.

Finger bread sticks baked in the oven perfect for brunch or snack.

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread, especially when it’s infused with the warm and comforting flavors of brown sugar and cinnamon. Homemade breadsticks are a delicious addition to any meal or snack, and this recipe takes things up a notch with its irresistible sweet twist. These brown sugar cinnamon homemade breadsticks are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Cinnamon Homemade Breadsticks Recipe

Texture: fluffy, soft.
Taste: sweet with cinnamon and brown sugar flavor.
Simplicity: quick to make, it just requires kneading and waiting when the dough will rise.
Meal Type: sweet party food, breakfast, brunch.

Ingredients Needed

Olive oil, flour, brown sugar, instant yeast, butter, salt.
  • All-purpose Flour – it is best to use all purpose flour to make fluffy sticks.
  • Instant Yeast – needed ingredient to make the recipe.
  • Olive Oil – or any other cooking oil including canola, avocado, sunflower etc.
  • Water – it needs to be warm water, not hot.
  • Salt – for flavor.
  • Sugar – it can be omitted if you want less sugary breadsticks.
  • Unsalted Butter – to brush the top before baking.
  • Brown Sugar – it is best for this recipe.
  • Cinnamon – to enhance the flavor.
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How to Make Breadsticks

  1. (Video and printable full recipe below). In a large bowl combine flour with instant yeast, olive oil, water, salt and sugar. Then, knead everything very well for about 5 minutes.
  2. Take out the dough from the bowl and using rolling pin make a rectangular. Cut in half and then vertically into strips. About 14 – 18 breadsticks. Leave it covered for 40 minutes.
  3. Thirdly, melt butter and spread on sticks. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Then bake for about 20 minutes.
Step by step instructions how to make yeast breadstick sprinkled with cinnamon and brown sugar by ilonaspassion.com I @ilonaspassion

Homemade Breadsticks Seasoning Ideas

  • Brown sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • Fresh or dry herbs
  • Salt
  • Garlic seasoning
  • Onion seasoning
Fluffy and Buttery Brown Sugar Cinnamon homemade Breadsticks

Tips to make Cinnamon Breadsticks

  • You can knead the dough by hand also. However, just make sure to dust your hands with flour often to prevent sticking the dough to your hands.
  • After kneading and cutting into strips leave the dough covered with cloth for 40 minutes or up to 1 hour, the dough needs to rise.
  • In addition, you can simply make half of the sticks sweet and half savory, just sprinkle with herbs, parmesan cheese or seasonings.
  • Meal Prep Tips: Keep breadsticks in container for few days. Warm up in microwave or Air Fryer.
Uncooked homemade breadsticks.

Homemade Cinnamon Breadsticks Faq’s

How do you store Homemade Breadsticks?

They can be stored in a glass or plastic container with a lid in room temperature. They will be good for up to 3 days. Also, on the next day you can always reheat them for few seconds in microwave to make them warm and fluffy.

How do you make breadsticks from scratch?

Firstly, you need to combine all ingredients together, flour, yeast, water etc., then you need to knead by hand or stand mixer with dough attached. After cutting breadticks, cover and wait until the dough will rise.

What are breadsticks eaten with? 

They can be sprinkled with variety of seasonings, you can eat them with some dip for example strawberry dip or chocolate fondue. If your breadsticks are savory you can dip them in marinara or melted cheese. 

Other Brunch Recipes

  • Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins
  • Cinnamon Pumpkin Apple Muffins
  • No Milk Challah French Toast
Homemade breadsticks cut into strips, sprinkled with brown sugar.

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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Homemade Breadsticks

Fluffy homemade breadsticks sprinkled with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Prep Time1 hour hr
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: breadsticks, homemade breadsticks
Servings: 16 breadsticks
Calories: 97kcal
Author: Ilona

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 oz. instant yeast 1 envelope (7 grams)
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup warm water not hot
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
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Instructions

  • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat.
  • In a bowl of a stand mixer with dough hook attached combine: flour, instant yeast, olive oil, sugar, salt and water. Knead for about 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can knead with your hands as well.
    2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 oz. instant yeast, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 cup warm water
  • Dust your hands with flour and remove the dough from the bowl.
  • Place on the baking sheet and roll a rectangular with a rolling pin. About 1/2 inch thick.
  • Cut in half and then cut about 7 – 9 vertical lines into breadsticks.
  • Cover with a cloth and leave it for 40 minutes. The dough will rise.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Before baking, melt butter, brush the breadsticks. 
    2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • In a small bowl combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle breadsticks. 
    2 Tbsp. brown sugar, 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

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Notes

  • This dough can be easily kneaded by hand also. However, just make sure to dust your hands with flour often to prevent sticking the dough to your hands.
  • After kneading and cutting into strips leave the dough covered with cloth for 40 minutes or up to 1 hour, the dough needs to rise.
  • In addition, you can simply make half of the sticks sweet and half savory, just sprinkle with herbs, parmesan cheese or seasonings.  
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: Any oil can be used in place of olive oil.
  • Meal Prep Tips: Keep breadsticks in container for few days. Warm up in microwave or Air Fryer.
Adapted from Averie Cooks

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 45IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.9mg
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Update Notes: The post was originally published in October, 2015. It was updated with new tips on May, 2023.

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  1. brittanyashmore

    October 20, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    These look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love anything with cinnamon on it!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 20, 2015 at 1:27 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Shannon

    October 20, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    These seriously look so delicious! I need to attempt these, soon!

    Shannon
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    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 20, 2015 at 12:22 PM

      Thank you Shannon!

      Reply
  3. Lisa (@retrohousewife5)

    October 20, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    These sound amazing! I’m going to have to make these soon, thanks.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 21, 2015 at 9:00 AM

      Thanks Lisa.

      Reply
  4. MrsTee

    October 20, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    These look delicious…a bit of sweet and bread to boot…Yes Please!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 21, 2015 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you.

      Reply
  5. momwithfive

    October 21, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    Oh, it would be perfect for my kids to school. Thanks for sharing. You have always wonderful recipes!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 21, 2015 at 8:58 AM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. Cookitgirl

    October 21, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    You know, making dough scares the crap out of me! But I need to get over my fear & get it done! I’ll let you know how it goes:)

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 21, 2015 at 10:10 PM

      Don’t be… the dough is so easy to work with. I’ve never had any problems. Let me know if you”ll try working with the dough.

      Reply
  7. Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie

    October 21, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    Wow, this looks so good, Ilona! I love the photo of the dough too..it looks like fluffy pillows! So beautiful and I like to make as much from scratch too. You never know what all is in processed stuff, plus homemade always tastes better!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 21, 2015 at 10:11 PM

      I agree, homemade tastes better:)

      Reply
  8. Joanne

    October 22, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    These sound wonderful, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 22, 2015 at 1:00 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Jenn S.

    October 22, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    These sound scrumptious! I love cinnamon toast, but I bet these are even better because they are light and fluffy! Yum!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 23, 2015 at 8:54 AM

      Thanks Jenn!

      Reply
  10. Manal's Bites

    October 23, 2015 at 2:51 AM

    This is going on my to try list now…the top of the list…mmmmmm

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 23, 2015 at 8:54 AM

      Thank you for your visit to my blog:)

      Reply
  11. nutrizonia

    October 23, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    A must try! ASAP!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 23, 2015 at 8:53 AM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  12. Dini @ The Flavor Bender

    October 23, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Those are beautiful!! They look absolutely delicious and I wouldn’t mind waking up to these!
    I agree with you too… I make it fresh whenever I can because I know what goes into it – especially pancakes and waffles! Plus I make an extra batch so that I can freeze them and toast them when I need them!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 23, 2015 at 4:19 PM

      Thanks Dini!

      Reply
  13. cookingontheweekends

    October 23, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    oh la la, want this for breakfast, snack and dessert! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 26, 2015 at 6:14 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Linda

    October 23, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    We try to eat unprocessed in our household too. I love cinnamon rolls but have never attempted them … I think I will start with your cinnamon breadsticks first and work my way up. Thank you for the recipe. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 26, 2015 at 6:13 PM

      Thanks Linda! Let me know if you’ll make them.

      Reply
  15. Wajeeha

    October 24, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    How fun! I’d love to try these…they look delicious 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 26, 2015 at 6:12 PM

      Thanks Wajeeha!

      Reply
  16. Sandra Watts

    October 25, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    I love cinnamon toast so I am sure these are just as good. I had some cinnamon butter at Texas Roadhouse last night with my dinner. That was super good too.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 26, 2015 at 6:11 PM

      Cinnamon butter sounds yummy. Thanks Sandra!

      Reply
  17. Katie | Honestly Nourished

    October 25, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Cinnamon is the way to my heart so these would basically be LIFE to me. Yum and beautiful photos my dear! XX Katie

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 26, 2015 at 6:09 PM

      Thanks Katie!

      Reply
  18. Shannon

    October 25, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    These sound so good and thank you for sharing this yummy recipe with us.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 26, 2015 at 6:07 PM

      Thanks Shannon!

      Reply
  19. Celine @ Mrs Minty Cream

    October 26, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    Thanks for the great idea! I am so going to make this and sit myself down with a cup of coffee and some of these wonderful cinnamon sticks!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 26, 2015 at 6:06 PM

      Thank you Celine!

      Reply
  20. Marcy Meyer

    October 26, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them out!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 26, 2015 at 6:05 PM

      Thank you Marcy!

      Reply
  21. Take Two Tapas

    October 30, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    I have a feeling that once I make these I can stop making my french toast for my son. He is going to love these!!!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      November 2, 2015 at 12:33 PM

      Definitely he’ll love it:)

      Reply
  22. sprinklesandsprouts

    November 1, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    These look so good that I just want to reach into my screen and steal one!
    I make my boys eggs and toast every day before school, so at the weekend they like to have a sweet breakfast. These would be utterly perfect!!!
    I can’t wait to try them.
    Pinning!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      November 2, 2015 at 12:30 PM

      Thank you for pinning!

      Reply
  23. Mary

    January 17, 2016 at 8:25 PM

    My girls would love these! They would be great for a weekend breakfast – (or a weekday if I get up early enough 🙂 ). Will try them soon 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      January 18, 2016 at 9:56 AM

      Let me know if you’ll like them. Thank you Mary!

      Reply
  24. Kelly Anthony

    April 17, 2019 at 5:04 PM

    Yum! These brown sugar cinnamon breadsticks look delicious. My family is going to love these.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      April 17, 2019 at 5:26 PM

      We love them around my house for sure. So soft.

      Reply
  25. MARISA

    April 17, 2019 at 5:31 PM

    You make this look so super easy. I have not had a good go with making yeasted bread. I will have to try your method!

    Reply
  26. Lisa

    April 17, 2019 at 6:06 PM

    Ahhh! These look soooo delicious. Makes me wish I wasn’t gluten intolerant!!!

    Reply
  27. Garlic + Zest

    April 17, 2019 at 6:30 PM

    I am hungry for these breadsticks! — and what a great sweet twist with the cinnamon and brown sugar!

    Reply
  28. Neha

    April 17, 2019 at 7:40 PM

    How freakin’ puffy and delicious these look! I am super tempted and want to grab 1-2 off of my screen. 😉

    Reply
  29. Chef Lola's Kitchen

    April 27, 2019 at 5:49 PM

    Wow! This looks so tempting. Can’t wait to try them! Amamzing recipe Ilona!

    Reply
  30. Adrianne - Sweet Caramel Sunday

    April 27, 2019 at 7:03 PM

    I can imagine so many different uses for these breadsticks! They look easy to prepare as well. Can’t wait to try them, cheers!

    Reply
  31. Beth

    April 27, 2019 at 10:14 PM

    When you need soft, flaky breadsticks quick- this recipe!! These look amazing! I’m going to make them asap!

    Reply
  32. Taylor Kiser

    April 28, 2019 at 12:15 AM

    These look so delicious! Wish I had one right now!

    Reply
  33. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

    April 28, 2019 at 12:37 AM

    What a great and versatile recipe – I love that you included other seasoning suggestions also! Delicious!

    Reply

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