Description
Italian Cheese Breadsticks are a delightful treat that combines a crispy exterior with a warm, gooey cheese center. Infused with garlic and aromatic herbs, these breadsticks bring the authentic taste of Italy to your table. Perfect for appetizers or as a side dish, they are simple to make and sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast, letting it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, oregano, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil; stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface; knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle (1/2 inch thick). Cut into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Place shredded mozzarella on each strip, fold them over lengthwise, and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg