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Pizza Dough Bread Sticks

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Warm, golden‑crust breadsticks made from pizza dough — soft inside, chewy at the edges, topped with garlic, herbs and melted cheese. A quick, crowd‑pleasing side or snack.

  • Total Time: ≈ 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12–18 breadsticks (depending on slice size)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pizza dough (store‑bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter if preferred)
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (or Italian seasoning / herb blend)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, Havarti, or a mix)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a rectangle of suitable thickness — not too thin so the breadsticks stay soft inside.
  3. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the surface with olive oil (or melted butter), then sprinkle evenly with crushed garlic, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the dough, spreading it evenly.
  5. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into strips (roughly 12–18 breadsticks depending on how thick you slice).
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes — until the edges and bottom are golden and the cheese has melted and slightly browned.
  7. Let cool slightly, then serve warm. Optionally offer marinara, garlic butter, or pizza sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Don’t roll the dough too thin — breadsticks turn out more tender and soft inside if dough remains slightly thick. Breadstick recipes using pizza dough around 1 lb perform especially well. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • You can swap the olive oil for melted butter for a richer, softer crust — many breadstick recipes use butter plus garlic for classic flavor. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or a bit of garlic powder for a subtle spicy or extra‑garlic twist.
  • If you want a crispier exterior, bake a couple minutes longer or broil for the last minute — but watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Leftovers reheat quite nicely in a warm oven (around 350 °F / 175 °C) for 5–7 minutes; this helps restore crispness. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side / Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian / American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 breadstick (assuming 16 total)
  • Calories: ≈ 120 kcal
  • Sugar: undefined
  • Sodium: undefined
  • Fat: ≈ 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: undefined
  • Unsaturated Fat: undefined
  • Trans Fat: undefined
  • Carbohydrates: ≈ 14 g
  • Fiber: undefined
  • Protein: ≈ 5 g
  • Cholesterol: undefined

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