Breadsticks (grissini) are generally pencil-sized sticks of crisp, dry bread originating in Turin and the surrounding area in Italy.[1] They are originally thought to have been created in the 14th century; according to a local tradition, they would be instead invented by a baker in Lanzo Torinese (northern Italy) in 1679. Grissini are very popular in Spain as well.
They are often placed on the table in restaurants as an appetizer, although in that case 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.
Regions that consume breadsticks include the Americas, Europe (mainly Spain and Italy), Australia, and parts of Asia.
Another recipe of breadsticks, called rosquilletas, exists in Castelló de la Plana (Spain).
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