Description
Garlic bread twists bring irresistible Italian-inspired magic to your dinner table with golden, crispy edges and melted cheese. Cheesy, herby spirals promise pure comfort that beckons you to savor each delightful, herb-infused bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 12 sticks (12 ounces or 340 grams) string cheese or favorite cheese, cut into sticks
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (3 grams) Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Dipping Sauce:
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Divide the pizza dough into 12 uniform segments, creating a clean work surface on a lightly dusted countertop.
- Gently stretch each dough portion into a slender rectangular shape, approximately 4×3 inches in dimension.
- Position a cheese stick vertically along the shorter edge of each dough rectangle, ensuring precise placement.
- Carefully roll the dough around the cheese, applying gentle pressure to create a tight spiral, meticulously sealing the edges to prevent cheese leakage.
- Craft a luxurious coating by whisking melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a small mixing bowl.
- Lavishly brush the prepared butter mixture over each twisted breadstick, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Optional: Dust the breadsticks with a delicate sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor complexity.
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a parchment-lined baking sheet for the breadsticks.
- Arrange the cheese-filled twists with ample spacing to promote even browning and crisp texture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until the breadsticks transform into a golden, appetizing hue.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period to set the cheese and stabilize the structure.
- Serve alongside a vibrant marinara sauce, creating a perfect dipping experience for these savory cheese twists.
Notes
- Dough Prep Tip: Ensure each pizza dough piece is roughly the same size for uniform cooking and consistent cheese-to-bread ratio.
- Cheese Sealing Technique: Pinch dough edges firmly to prevent cheese from leaking during baking, creating perfect stuffed breadsticks.
- Butter Blend Trick: Use freshly melted butter with garlic powder for maximum flavor infusion and aromatic golden-brown exterior.
- Baking Precision: Watch breadsticks closely after 15 minutes to prevent over-browning, aiming for a delicate golden color.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair these cheesy twists with warm marinara sauce or your favorite dipping condiment for enhanced taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg