Baked Cheesy Breadsticks Recipe
Focaccia bread, 5-cheese blend, marinara and ranch dipping sauces
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Ingredients
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Breadsticks
Cheese Topping
Dipping Sauces
Method
Breadsticks
- 1
Prepare the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Breadsticks
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into strips (about 1 inch wide).
- 6
Second Rise
Place the strips on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Cheese Topping
- 8
Add Cheese and Seasoning
After the second rise, sprinkle the 5-cheese blend evenly over the top of the breadsticks. Then sprinkle the dried Italian herbs and garlic powder on top.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the breadsticks are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Dipping Sauces
- 10
Prepare Dipping Sauces
While the breadsticks are baking, pour marinara sauce and ranch dressing into small bowls for dipping.
