Cheese Sticks Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Coating
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Pour in the melted butter and water into the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Combine Filling Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
Assembly
- 5
Roll Out the Dough
After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 6
Add Cheese Filling
Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving about 1 inch of space around the edges.
- 7
Roll and Cut
Carefully roll the dough tightly from one end to the other to create a log. Slice the log into 1-inch thick pieces.
Coating and Baking
- 8
Prepare Coating
In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs and garlic powder together.
- 9
Coat Cheese Sticks
Dip each cheese stick in the beaten egg, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
- 10
Bake the Cheese Sticks
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.