Description
This dish is a brilliant marriage of soft dough and a rich topping. Standard dry breadsticks can sometimes feel like an afterthought. This specific creation treats the dough as a premium canvas.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 2¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cheese Topping
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the olive oil, flour, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about 10×14 inches and transfer it to the prepared pan.
- Mix the melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, and salt. Brush evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice into breadsticks and serve warm.
Notes
Serve these breadstix warm with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, garlic butter, or your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstix
- Calories: 210 kcal
Keywords: cheesy garlic herb breadsticks, homemade garlic cheese breadstix, garlic butter herb cheese bread