Description
Golden, cheesy, and irresistibly garlicky—these homemade breadsticks are the comfort food you didn’t know you were missing. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or stand-alone snack, they come together quickly and are guaranteed to disappear fast.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
¾ cup warm water (110°F)
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Garlic Butter:
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Pinch of salt
For the Cheese Topping:
1½ to 2 cups shredded mozzarella
2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top, stir gently, and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead until smooth (about 3–5 minutes).
Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease.
Press dough into a 9×13-inch rectangle on the baking sheet.
Mix melted butter with garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Brush over dough.
Sprinkle with mozzarella and optional Parmesan.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Cool slightly, then slice into breadsticks and serve warm.
Notes
Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better than pre-shredded.
To store, refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic breadsticks, easy breadsticks, homemade garlic bread, appetizer recipe