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Cheesy Breadsticks A close-up of baked cheesy breadsticks with melted cheese and parsley, served with ketchup and garlic butter dips

Cheesy Breadsticks

Soft, stretchy, and golden cheesy breadsticks baked with garlicky butter and mozzarella-parmesan goodness. These homemade breadsticks rival any pizza shop version and cost a fraction to make!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For The Dough
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour - spooned and leveled
  • 1 packet instant yeast - about 2¼ tsp
  • 1 cup warm water - around 110°F bath temperature
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil - plus extra for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon sugar - activates yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt - enhances flavor
Garlic Butter Magic
  • 4 tablespoon butter - melted
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder - optional for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley - or 1 tablespoon fresh
The Cheese Layer
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese - freshly shredded preferred
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese - grated
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning - adds aroma and flavor
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes - optional for spice
For Dipping optional
  • ½ cup marinara sauce - warmed
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing - optional
  • ¼ cup garlic aioli - optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mixing and kneading the dough)
  • 1 Rolling Pin (To roll out dough evenly)
  • 1 Baking sheet (Greased or lined with parchment)
  • 1 Pastry Brush (For applying garlic butter)
  • 1 Pizza Cutter (To pre-slice before baking)

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy, then add flour, olive oil, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled.
    A glass bowl filled with freshly mixed bread dough, slightly sticky and fluffy in texture.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in garlic powder and parsley; set aside.
  3. Punch down the risen dough and roll into a ½-inch-thick rectangle on a greased baking sheet.
    A baking tray of breadsticks being brushed with melted butter and topped with shredded cheese and herbs
  4. Brush dough generously with garlic butter. Sprinkle mozzarella, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Slice into strips, then bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  5. Brush baked breadsticks with remaining garlic butter. Cool for 2 minutes, then pull apart and serve warm with marinara or ranch.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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