Cheese Sticks Recipe
House-made pizza crust, garlic butter, mozzarella, house-made marinara.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Garlic Butter
Cheese and Marinara
Method
Make the Dough
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Prepare Garlic Butter
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- 6
Add Parsley
Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Set aside.
Assemble and Bake
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
- 9
Cut into Sticks
Cut the dough into strips to form sticks. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 10
- 11
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- 12
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
Serve
- 13
Prepare Marinara Sauce
While the cheese sticks are baking, warm the house-made marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 14
Serve Hot
Remove the cheese sticks from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with the marinara sauce for dipping.