Description
Homemade cheesy garlic bread twists combine crispy, golden dough with rich parmesan and herbs. Simple ingredients create a delightful side that pulls you into comfort and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 12 sticks (12 oz or 340 g) string cheese or favorite cheese, cut into sticks
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (3 g) Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preparation: Dust the countertop lightly and divide pizza dough into 12 uniform segments, creating a clean workspace.
- Dough Shaping: Stretch each dough portion into a slender 4×3 inch rectangular shape, positioning a cheese stick vertically along the shorter edge.
- Rolling Technique: Carefully spiral the dough around the cheese, applying gentle pressure and sealing edges completely to prevent cheese from escaping.
- Flavor Coating: Whisk melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then generously brush the mixture over each twisted breadstick, ensuring full coverage.
- Optional Enhancement: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered twists for additional flavor depth.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spacing the cheese-filled twists to allow even browning.
- Baking Process: Cook for 15-20 minutes until breadsticks transform into a golden, crispy texture with a perfectly melted cheese interior.
- Serving: Allow breadsticks to cool briefly, then present alongside marinara sauce for an irresistible dipping experience.
Notes
- Dough Prep Tip: Use room temperature pizza dough for easier stretching and better texture.
- Cheese Sealing Technique: Pinch dough edges firmly to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- Butter Coating Trick: Generously brush butter mixture while twists are still warm for maximum flavor absorption.
- Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed immediately after cooling to maintain crispy exterior and melty cheese interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg