Cheese Breadsticks Recipe
6 Breadsticks Baked with Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheese with Marinara or Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce
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Ingredients
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Breadstick Dough
Cheese Topping
Dipping Sauce
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Stir until well mixed.
- 2
- 3
Form the Dough
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough starts to form. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
Shape and Bake
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 6
Shape Breadsticks
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into strips about 1 inch wide and 6 inches long.
- 7
Add Cheese Topping
Place the strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs over the top.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the breadsticks are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Prepare Dipping Sauce
- 9
Heat Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until warm. Alternatively, serve it cold from the jar.
- 10
Melt Garlic Butter
In another small bowl, melt the garlic butter in the microwave or on the stovetop and set aside.