Name: 3 Ingredient Garlic Breadsticks (No Yeast)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups (180 g) self-rising flour (see notes for using all (purpose flour )); ¾ cup (180 g) full-fat plain Greek yogurt (see notes for (using plain yogurt)); 4 tablespoons (56 g) store-bought garlic butter, divided (see (notes for homemade option))

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These 3 Ingredient Garlic Breadsticks are soft and fluffy inside, golden on the outside and brushed with plenty of garlic butter. With no yeast, no kneading and no waiting for dough to rise, these homemade breadsticks are ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish.

3 Ingredient Garlic Breadsticks (No Yeast)

Step by step photos

These visual instructions help you see the process. You can also find the full printable recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions at the end of the post.

3 ingredient Garlic Breadsticks steps 1 and 2

Add the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt to a large bowl.
Mix with a spoon or spatula to combine, then use your hands to gently form a soft dough. Do not knead.

3 ingredient Garlic Breadsticks steps 3 and 4

Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces (about 35 g each if weighing). Roll each piece into a breadstick about 4½ inches (11–12 cm) long. Place on a baking sheet and brush with half of the garlic butter.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and brush the warm breadsticks with the remaining garlic butter.

Storage: Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Warm them for a few minutes in the oven or air fryer before eating.

Use self-rising or all-purpose flour

This recipe uses self-rising flour to keep the breadsticks to just three ingredients. I’ve also tested the recipe using all-purpose flour, so you can still make these if you don’t have self-rising flour.

To replace the 1½ cups (180 g) self-rising flour, use 1½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour, 2 level teaspoons baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt. Whisk well before adding the yogurt.
I’ve also included this substitution in the printable recipe card below.

Store-bought or homemade garlic butter

I used store-bought garlic butter to keep these breadsticks to just three ingredients, but you can make your own if you prefer.

Gently warm 4 tablespoons (56 g) butter, then stir in 1 crushed garlic clove and ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning. Leave for 10 minutes, then strain before using so the garlic pieces don’t burn during baking.
The homemade option is also included in the printable recipe card below.

Don’t just stop at garlic butter

Garlic butter is my favorite for these breadsticks, but there are plenty of other ways to change them up.

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese.
Brush with herb butter before baking.
Sprinkle with sesame, poppy or other seeds before baking.

Recipe tips

Greek yogurt: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt gives the dough a thicker consistency, but regular plain yogurt works too. Give it a good stir before measuring to mix in any liquid that has separated.
Don’t knead the dough: Mix just until the ingredients are combined, then use your hands to gently form a soft dough.
Keep them similar in size: Divide the dough into 10 pieces (about 35 g each if you’re weighing) so they bake evenly.
Brush with garlic butter twice: Once before they go into the oven and again while they’re still warm.

Preheating the oven tip: In my recipes, I suggest preheating the oven about 10–15 minutes before it’s needed.

This is just a guide, as we all work at a different pace during prep. It gives the oven enough time to heat without leaving it running longer than necessary.

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