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Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe

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This Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks recipe recreates the beloved cheesy, buttery breadsticks topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, infused with garlic and oregano, and served warm with marinara sauce for dipping. The soft dough is proofed briefly and baked to golden perfection, giving you a delightful appetizer or snack that rivals the restaurant favorite.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients:

  • 1½ tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp warm water, divided
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, thinly sliced
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt

Assembly Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
  • Marinara sauce for dipping
  • ¼ tbsp garlic salt
  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Proof the Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in half of the warm water (1 tbsp) and let it sit until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes. This activates the yeast for dough rising.
  2. Prepare Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the unsalted butter slices, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Pour the remaining warm water (1 tbsp) over this mixture and let it rest for 5 minutes to soften the butter slightly.
  3. Combine Butter Mixture: After 5 minutes, whisk the butter mixture thoroughly, even if the butter hasn’t fully melted, to ensure it is evenly combined.
  4. Add Egg Yolk and Yeast: Whisk in the lightly beaten egg yolk and the proofed yeast mixture into the butter mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Mix in Flour: Stir in the all-purpose flour until the dough is just combined. The dough will be soft but manageable.
  6. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish thoroughly with some of the melted butter, coating the entire bottom and sides to prevent sticking.
  7. Spread Dough and Rest: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest for 15 minutes to allow a slight rise.
  8. Preheat Oven: While the dough rests, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Top the Dough: Uncover the rested dough and brush the remaining melted butter over the top evenly. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan, garlic salt, and dried oregano evenly across the surface.
  10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 31 minutes, or until the edges are dark golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  11. Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and allow the cheese sticks to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully lift the breadsticks out using the edges and cut into 8 even slices.
  12. Serve: Serve the cheese sticks warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Use warm water that is not hot to avoid killing the yeast; ideal temperature is around 105°F to 110°F.
  • Make sure to let the yeast mixture become foamy to ensure the yeast is active.
  • You can substitute garlic salt with minced fresh garlic and a pinch of regular salt for fresher flavor.
  • Allow breadsticks to cool slightly before cutting to keep cheese from sliding off.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle additional herbs like basil or red pepper flakes before baking.

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