Golden Gate Appetizer (Print Version)

Crisp breadsticks paired with savory prosciutto ribbons create a fun, shareable starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Breadsticks

01 - 12 long, thin breadsticks (grissini)

→ Charcuterie

02 - 8 thin slices prosciutto

→ Garnish (optional)

03 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
04 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange 6 breadsticks vertically on a large serving platter to create one tower; replicate on the opposite side, leaving space centered between towers.
02 - Gently drape prosciutto slices as long ribbons stretched between the two breadstick towers, layering and twisting to achieve a woven suspension bridge effect.
03 - Lightly brush breadsticks with olive oil, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan and chopped basil to enhance flavor.
04 - Present immediately, inviting guests to pull apart the bridge and towers for sharing.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's edible architecture that genuinely impresses without requiring any real cooking skills.
  • Takes barely ten minutes but feels intentional and celebratory, like you've put real thought into the gathering.
02 -
  • Prosciutto gets rubbery and bitter if it sits in warm light too long, so assemble this as close to serving time as possible—it actually tastes noticeably better within the first 30 minutes.
  • The breadsticks will soften slightly from the humidity of the prosciutto, which is fine and actually makes them easier to eat, but if you wait more than an hour, they'll lose their structural integrity entirely.
03 -
  • Chill your serving platter in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembly if your kitchen is warm; this keeps the prosciutto from getting sweaty and unappetizing.
  • Skip the Parmesan and basil entirely if you want to let the prosciutto and breadstick flavors take center stage—sometimes the simplest version is the strongest.
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