Description
Indulge in the savory delight of these homemade cheesy breadsticks that are soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and loaded with gooey melted cheese and aromatic garlic butter.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 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
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with sugar. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Assemble the Toppings: Mix mozzarella, cheddar/Parmesan, melted butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Form the Breadsticks: Roll out dough, spread toppings, and cut into sticks. Bake until golden brown.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with your favorite cheeses or herbs.
- For extra flavor, brush the breadsticks with garlic butter after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg