Crispy Garlic Cheese Breadsticks
These crispy garlic cheese breadsticks feature a golden-brown crust with a soft, cheesy inside and a fragrant garlic punch. Perfect for a quick snack or entertaining, they come together in about 30 minutes using simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 breadsticks 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute part with whole wheat flour)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Pinch of salt (for garlic butter)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (preferably whole-milk)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough: Add olive oil, salt, and about 2 ½ cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined, then gradually add remaining flour until dough pulls away from sides but is slightly sticky.
- Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead with a stand mixer dough hook on medium speed for 6-7 minutes.
- First rise: Lightly oil the mixing bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare garlic butter: Mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Shape breadsticks: Punch down dough and roll out on parchment-lined baking sheet into a 12×9 inch rectangle. Brush half the garlic butter evenly over dough.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over buttered dough. Fold dough in half lengthwise to sandwich the cheese inside.
- Slice: Cut folded dough crosswise into 10-12 strips. Twist each strip a few times if desired.
- Second rise: Place twisted strips apart on baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rest for 20-30 minutes to puff up.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake breadsticks for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Final touch: Immediately brush remaining garlic butter over hot breadsticks. Serve warm.
Notes
If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Use water at about 110°F to activate yeast properly. Brush garlic butter twice for best flavor and moisture. Let breadsticks rest 10-15 minutes before serving to deepen flavors. Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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