Soft, doughy, garlicky, and oozing with cheesy goodness, these breadsticks are the ultimate comfort food. Perfect as a side dish or a snack, they’re quick to make and absolutely irresistible fresh out of the oven!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1½ cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp dry instant yeast
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed (room temperature)
- ½ tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 1 tsp salt
- Lukewarm water (as needed for kneading)
- Cornmeal (for dusting)
For the Topping:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
- 1⅓ cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
- In a medium bowl, mix the lukewarm milk, yeast, 2 tbsp of flour, and sugar. Let it rest for 10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
- In a large bowl, combine the remaining flour and cubed butter. Mix with a fork or hands until the texture resembles coarse sand.
- Add salt to the flour mixture and mix well.
- Pour in the yeast mixture and knead. Gradually add lukewarm water as needed to form a soft, smooth dough.
- Place the dough in a clean bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and coat it completely.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, mix garlic, softened butter, Italian herb seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. Roll and Shape the Dough
- Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
- Transfer the risen dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently press the dough with your fingers to spread it evenly.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
