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Cheesy Breadsticks

You can have super soft, rich buttery, totally delicious homemade Cheesy Breadsticks in under an hour with this easy 7-ingredient recipe! It’s a simple dough that comes together very quickly that is then filled with cheddar cheese, twisted, topped with lots of yummy Parmesan cheese, and then baked to perfection in just a matter of minutes!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rising Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 318 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Snacks , Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups warm water between 98℉ and 105℉ (36.5°C to 40.5°C)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 3½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted, melted
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl mix the water, yeast and sugar together and let it sit for 10 minutes until the yeast bubbles and foams up.
  2. In the bowl of your mixer add the flour and salt and mix. Pour the yeast water to the bowl and using the dough hook mix for about 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and comes clean from the side of the bowl.
  3. Transfer the dough to a well oiled bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, or just oil the dough in the mixer bowl and cover it up with plastic wrap. Then set it in a warm environment for about an hour or until it doubles in size. 
  4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle that's about ¼-inch in thickness. Trim the ends for a perfect rectangle. Cut the rectangle in half. Brush one half with melted butter.
  5. Next, sprinkle the dough with the cheddar cheese. Place the other half of dough over the one with the cheese. Cut the dough into long strips that are about 1-inch in thickness. I find using a pizza cutter works best.
  6. Twist each strip and place on an ungreased baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F. Allow the breadsticks to continue rising while the oven is preheating. Brush the breadsticks with remaining melted butter and generously top each of them with grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

  • Expired yeast will not work. Also, if your yeast doesn’t foam or bubble this also means it’s dead and you need new yeast.
  • If your water is super cold or super hot the yeast may not bloom correctly. The water has to be warm between 98℉ and 105℉ (36.5°C to 40.5°C) to properly activate the yeast.
  • . When rolling out and forming the dough into breadsticks, try to do it just once. Over-handling it can push the air out, which can make the bread dense.
  • These
  • will keep at room temperature for up to 4 days in a container or bag. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months in a sealed freezer bag or wrapped in a double layer of plastic wrap.
  • To reheat, just allow the bread to thaw out at room temperature for a few hours and rewarm them at 300°F (149°C) for 10 minutes. However, if you want to reheat them from frozen, you’ll need to increase the time to about 20 minutes.
  • Check the date on your yeast. Expired yeast will not work. Also, if your yeast doesn’t foam or bubble this also means it’s dead and you need new yeast.
  • Warm water is a must. If your water is super cold or super hot the yeast may not bloom correctly. The water has to be warm between 98℉ and 105℉ (36.5°C to 40.5°C) to properly activate the yeast.
  • Don't overwork your dough. When rolling out and forming the dough into breadsticks, try to do it just once. Over-handling it can push the air out, which can make the bread dense.
  • These will keep at room temperature for up to 4 days in a container or bag. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months in a sealed freezer bag or wrapped in a double layer of plastic wrap.
  • To reheat, just allow the bread to thaw out at room temperature for a few hours and rewarm them at 300°F (149°C) for 10 minutes. However, if you want to reheat them from frozen, you’ll need to increase the time to about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1breadstick Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 507mg (21%) Potassium 74mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 388IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.001mg (0%) Calcium 247mg (25%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318

% Daily Value*

Serving 1breadstick
Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 507mg 21%
Potassium 74mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 388IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.001mg 0%
Calcium 247mg 25%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.