CHEESY GARLIC BREADSTICKS

Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Rise time: 1 hr | Total time: 1 hr 25 mins | Servings: 14

These are the best Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks! Made with homemade pizza crust and a few toppings. Serve these cheesy goodness breadsticks with your favorite pasta for a restaurant-quality meal at home!

Ingredients

Dough:

1 ½ tbsp olive oil

1 ⅛ tsp active dry yeast

¾ c. warm water

1 tsp granulated sugar

½ tsp white vinegar

1 ½ – 2 c. bread flour, or all-purpose flour

¾ tsp salt

Topping:

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 ½ tbsp salted butter

1 ¼ c. shredded mozzarella cheese

⅓ c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

How to make Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

Step 1: Place half a cup of warm water, sugar, and yeast in a stand mixer. Mix well and allow the mixture to rest for about 5 minutes. Next, add the rest of the 1/4 c. warm water, olive oil, salt, and vinegar.

Step 2: Whisk the ingredients at medium-low speed. Slowly add the flour. Knead using your knuckles for a couple of minutes or until the dough is slightly sticky and smooth. Using a dry towel, cover the bowl and let the dough rest for an hour in a warm place.

Step 3: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 475 degrees F with a pizza stone inside. You can also use an upside-down cookie sheet instead of a pizza stone. Gently punch the dough. On a counter, lay a large piece of parchment paper. Spread the dough using a rolling pin or your hands into about a 1/3-inch thick rectangle.

Step 4: Place the melted butter and garlic in a small bowl. Mix well, then evenly spread the mixture over the dough up to the edges. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella on top.

Step 5: To the hot pizza stone in the oven, transfer the dough. Bake for about 8 to 12 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

Step 6: Remove from the oven when done and serve the breadsticks with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or marinara sauce. Enjoy!

Notes:

Make the dough about 3 to 4 hours before baking the breadsticks, and simply keep it in the fridge to rise.

If planning to freeze, prep the dough and grease with non-stick cooking spray. Place the dough in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months.

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