Cheesy Pesto Breadsticks
Soft breadsticks filled with delicious sweet basil pesto and ooey gooey cheese. They are guaranteed to steal the show at dinner!
Yield 12 -15 breadsticks
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (about 110-115°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Quick Rise Yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Add warm water to a large mixing bowl and add sugar and yeast. Stir to combine and set aside for about 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.
- Add olive oil and stir to combine.
- Add 1 cup of flour and salt. Stir to combine. Continue adding flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until mixture forms a dough ball and pulls away from sides of the bowl.
- Place dough on a floured surface and knead 3-5 minutes adding more flour as needed. Dough should no longer be sticky.
- Cover and allow to rise 30 minutes.
- Punch dough down and roll into a 12x15-inch (approximate) rectangle.
- Spread pesto over dough and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
- Press lightly on cheese to help it stick to the dough and pesto layers.
- Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into 1-inch strips.
- Fold strips in half and twist together. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter and serve immediately or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Recipe by Miss in the Kitchen.
