Name: The Sinks Pizza Bread Sticks Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh pizza dough (white or wheat); 2 tbs all-purpose flour (for dusting); 2 tbs olive oil (for brushing); 2 tbs unsalted butter (melted, for brushing); 1 tsp minced garlic (or garlic powder); 3 tbs grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (oregano/basil blend); 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

Preparation & Shaping

Preheat and prepare surface

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Lightly dust a clean work surface with the all-purpose flour.

Stretch/roll dough

Place the 1 lb fresh pizza dough on the floured surface. Using your hands or a rolling pin, press and roll it into a roughly 10x12-inch rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. If the dough resists, let it rest 5–10 minutes and then continue.

Brush with oil and season

Mix the olive oil with half the minced garlic (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder). Brush the dough evenly with the olive oil mixture. Sprinkle the 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning evenly over the oiled surface.

Add cheeses

Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella (1 cup) and grated Parmesan (3 tbs) over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on one long side to help sealing if you choose to fold. Press lightly so cheese adheres to the dough.

Cut into sticks

Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 8–10 strips about 1 to 1-1/4 inches wide and the full length of the rectangle. If you prefer thicker sticks, cut into 6–8 strips.

Optional twist

For twisted bread sticks: take each strip, hold both ends, and give 2–3 gentle twists. Place each stick on the prepared baking sheet with space between each for expansion. If not twisting, simply place strips flat on the sheet.

Finishing & Baking

Final brush and toppings

Combine the melted butter with the remaining minced garlic. Lightly brush each stick with the garlic butter. Sprinkle a light extra dusting of Parmesan (optional) and a pinch of extra Italian seasoning on top.

Bake

Bake in the preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 10–14 minutes, until the sticks are golden brown on top and the cheese is melted and slightly bubbling. Baking time will vary by oven and stick thickness; start checking at 10 minutes.

Cool briefly

Remove baking sheet from oven and let the bread sticks rest 2–3 minutes on the sheet to firm up so they hold their shape.

Serve

Serve with sauce

Warm the pizza sauce (1 cup) briefly in a small saucepan or microwave until hot. Transfer the bread sticks to a serving platter and serve immediately with the hot pizza sauce on the side. Garnish sauce with red pepper flakes if desired.