Description
Mozzarella-Stuffed Breadsticks are a delicious and cheesy snack perfect for any occasion. These breadsticks are soft, warm, and filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, making them a favorite among cheese lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
- Cut the dough into strips and place a piece of mozzarella cheese in the center of each strip.
- Fold the dough over the cheese and seal the edges.
- Place the breadsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush the breadsticks with melted butter before baking.
- Feel free to add herbs or spices to the dough for additional taste.
- These breadsticks can be frozen before baking; just bake them straight from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mozzarella-Stuffed Breadsticks, Cheesy Snacks, Italian Appetizers