Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks Made from Pizza Dough
These homemade cheesy breadsticks are soft, buttery, and loaded with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for dipping, snacking, or pairing with your favorite dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour rise)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 breadsticks 1x
Ingredients
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- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1½–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chopped parsley or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
- Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth. Let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll dough into a 9×13-inch rectangle.
- Top with cheese and press gently. Transfer to lined or greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley. Brush over hot breadsticks.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh-shredded cheese for best results.
- Add chili flakes or Parmesan for variation.
- Store leftovers in fridge and reheat in toaster oven.