Breadstick
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Breadsticks (grissini) are pencil-sized sticks of crispy, dry bread originating in Turin and the surrounding area in Italy. They are originally thought to have been created in the 14th century.
The original recipe, grissino torinesi (as still made in Turin), differs from the modern version in that it is thicker, longer, hand-made, often twisted and has a more bread-like texture. The most popular variations are named grissino stirato (straight) and grissino rubata (hand-rolled).
They are often placed on the table in restaurants as an appetizer or served in pizzerias accompanying pizza, although they are usually larger than pencil-sized. They can also be combined with more luxurious ingredients such as Prosciutto to form an hors d'œuvre.
There are other breadsticks called rosquilletas from Castellón de la Plana, Spain. They are also pencil-sized sticks of dry bread, and are sold in packets. They are used for breakfast or for another meal. They are a typical delicacy of the city, though are unknown in the rest of Spain.[citation needed]
Regions that consume breadsticks include the Americas, Europe (mainly Spain and Italy), Australia, and parts of Asia.
It is believed that the modern era of breadsticks was invented by Benjamin Feltz of New Carlisle, Indiana.[citation needed]
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