Description
Crispy, golden breadsticks loaded with melted mozzarella and parmesan. Made with a tangy dough base and savory garlic butter topping, these handheld bites are ready in 90 minutes and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Active dry yeast 1 1/8 tsp
Granulated sugar 1 tsp
Warm water 3/4 cup
Olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp
Salt 3/4 tsp
White vinegar 1/2 tsp
Bread flour 1 1/2 – 2 cups
Butter 1 1/2 Tbsp
Garlic 2 cloves
Parmesan 1/3 cup
Mozzarella 1 1/4 cups
Instructions
Hydrate yeast mixture: Combine ½ cup warm water, sugar, and yeast in large bowl. Let rest 5 minutes.
Add remaining water: Stir in ¼ cup warm water, olive oil, salt, and vinegar until homogeneous.
Gradually mix flour: Using stand mixer on low speed, slowly add 1 ½ cups flour while mixing.
Knead to develop elasticity: Continue mixing 2-3 minutes until dough clears sides and remains slightly sticky.
First rest: Cover with towel and let rise 1 hour in warm area until doubled in volume.
Return dough to mixer and add garlic butter topping (4 Tbsp melted butter, minced garlic, and salt).
Shape and cut: Knead gently then roll into 14-inch log, cut into 12 equal pieces.
Second rise: Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, let rise 15 minutes.
Garlic butter topping: Melt butter with garlic, salt, bake 10 minutes.
Bake: Brush with garlic butter, sprinkle with remaining cheese, bake 350°F for 14-16 minutes until golden
Notes
Use rapid-rise yeast if preferred
Replace mozzarella with vegan cheese alternative if needed
Add red pepper flakes for extra heat
Can be reheated in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes
Store airtight at room temperature for 24 hours
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg