Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks (Printable version)
Golden breadsticks with garlic butter and melted cheese, soft inside and crisp outside.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup warm water (240 ml)
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (7 g)
03 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (8 g)
04 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (315 g)
05 - 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
→ Topping
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (45 g)
08 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (150 g)
10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25 g)
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) (8 g)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Allow to rest for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
02 - Add all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm environment for 45 to 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
04 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a 9 by 13-inch rectangle. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Combine melted butter and minced garlic. Brush the mixture evenly over the dough surface.
07 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese uniformly over the buttered dough.
08 - Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, lightly score the dough into 8 strips without cutting through the bottom.
09 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the breadsticks turn golden brown and the cheese bubbles.
10 - Remove from oven, optionally sprinkle with fresh parsley. Allow to cool slightly before separating. Serve warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It feels like sharing a secret with a friend when the crust gets that perfect golden cheesy finish
- These breadsticks quickly became a favorite because they pair beautifully with any Italian meal or stand alone as a comforting snack
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- Make sure your water isn’t too hot or you’ll kill the yeast, and your dough won’t rise
- Scoring the dough instead of cutting all the way through helps the breadsticks stay connected but easy to pull apart
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- Using a pizza cutter to score the dough ensures clean lines without deflating the bread
- The secret to extra flavor is melting the butter with gently crushed garlic and letting it infuse before brushing