Description
These homemade cheesy breadsticks are a crowd-pleasing favorite! With a soft, pillowy dough topped with gooey cheese and savory seasonings, these breadsticks are perfect for dipping in marinara or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Topping:
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup cheddar or Parmesan (optional)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: pinch of flaky salt or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil until dough comes together. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm spot for 45–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle (about 9×13″). Transfer to the baking sheet.
- Brush dough with melted butter, sprinkle garlic and Italian seasoning evenly. Top with mozzarella and other cheese if using.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
- Brush with more butter if desired. Slice into breadsticks and serve warm with marinara, ranch, or garlic sauce!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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