Cheesy Breadsticks: The Best Comfort Food for Homemade Indulgence
Cheesy breadsticks are the perfect comfort food that you can easily make at home for a delicious indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 breadsticks 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape it into a rectangle.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, cut into sticks, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush the breadsticks with melted butter before serving.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite cheeses or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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