Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks Recipe
This recipe for cheesy breadsticks is made with a hint of garlic and oodles of melty cheese. They are perfectly chewy, so delicious, and a cinch to throw together for a quick appetizer or side dish any night of the week.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup water warm (95-110 degrees F)
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Breadsticks Toppings
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
How to Make Dough for Breadsticks
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, or stand mixer, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast and mix well. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes frothy and bubbly.
- Once your yeast has proofed, add the olive oil, salt and about 1½ cups of flour. Using a paddle or dough hook, mix until all the ingredients are completely combined. Add in the rest of the flour, about a 1/4 cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the edges of the bowl.
- Mix on low speed for another 1-2 minutes, then cover and let the dough rest in a warm place for 15 minutes, or until about doubled in size (or wrap and store in the fridge overnight).
Shape and Bake Breadsticks
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Grease a baking sheet with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
- Lightly grease your hands, then gently pull the dough out of the bowl and place in the baking sheet. Gently pull and press the dough until it covers the bottom of a large baking sheet (or two 9" x 13" baking pans).
- Brush the melted butter on the dough, then lightly sprinkle with garlic salt. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the entire rectangle of dough, leaving a 1/2" border.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bottom and the top are golden brown.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes, then cut into 1½" strips with a pizza cutter and serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
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Notes
Storing instructions: store breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheating: reheat in the microwave or a preheated oven for a few minutes.
Make-ahead tips: you can freeze the dough for up to 3 months, then thaw in the fridge overnight when you are ready to use it.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 1044mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg