Description
Sourdough Cheesy Breadsticks are the ultimate comfort snack that combines the delightful flavors of garlic butter, Italian herbs, and gooey melted cheese. These quick and easy breadsticks provide a delicious way to use sourdough discard, reducing food waste while treating your taste buds. With their crispy exterior and heavenly cheesy center, they make for an irresistible appetizer or side dish perfect for any gathering, from casual family dinners to movie nights. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce to elevate your snacking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Toppings: melted butter, garlic powder, dried herbs (parsley, oregano, Italian seasoning), salt, black pepper, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic salt, olive oil, and sourdough discard. Mix in flour using a dough hook until smooth (about 4 minutes).
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 20 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and transfer to a greased baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with herbs and cheese.
- Let rise again for 15 minutes as you preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Bake on the lowest rack for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cut into strips and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 breadsticks (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg