Description
Delicious and easy-to-make cheesy garlic breadsticks featuring a crispy golden crust topped with melted mozzarella, fresh garlic, and Italian seasonings. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack, these breadsticks combine the rich flavors of garlic and cheese with the heartiness of whole wheat semolina pizza dough.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough (room temperature, preferably No-Knead Whole Wheat Semolina Pizza Dough or your favorite)
Seasoning & Toppings
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled and minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes)
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for a crispy crust and melted cheese.
- Prepare Dough: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the bottom of a rimmed baking pan, ideally an unglazed stone pan. Stretch the pizza dough evenly to about 1/2-inch thickness, covering the oiled pan completely.
- Add Seasonings: Evenly scatter the minced garlic (or garlic powder), fresh parsley (or dried parsley flakes), and Italian seasonings over the stretched dough. Then drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top to add richness and help the seasonings adhere.
- Add Cheese & Bake: Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella over the top of the dough. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Look for a deep golden brown outer crust and cheese that is fully melted, bubbly, and browned in spots.
- Cool & Serve: Remove from the oven and let the breadsticks rest for about 5 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly. Carefully transfer to a cutting board and cut into approximately 3-inch by 1-inch strips. Serve warm or at room temperature, plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Using whole wheat semolina pizza dough adds extra fiber and nuttiness but you can substitute with your preferred dough.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder.
- Unglazed stone pans yield crispier crusts, but regular rimmed baking pans work well too.
- Bake times may vary slightly depending on your oven—watch for the cheese browning as a sign of doneness.
- These breadsticks pair perfectly with marinara sauce or ranch dip.
