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Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe

Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe
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This Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks recipe recreates the beloved cheesy breadsticks featuring a soft, buttery dough topped with melted mozzarella, parmesan, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these cheese sticks are served warm with marinara sauce for dipping, capturing the classic pizzeria taste at home.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 ½ tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp warm water (110°F), divided
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, thinly sliced
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup warm water (110°F), divided

Assembly

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

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast with half of the warm water (110°F) and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Butter, Sugar, and Salt: In a large bowl, add the thinly sliced butter, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Pour the remaining warm water into this mixture and allow it to sit while the yeast activates, allowing the butter to soften.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: After 5 minutes, whisk the butter mixture until somewhat combined, then add the lightly beaten egg yolk and the foamy yeast mixture to the bowl.
  4. Add Flour: Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour until the dough is just incorporated, ensuring it remains soft and slightly sticky.
  5. Prepare Baking Dish: Brush a 9×13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of melted butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  6. Shape and Rest Dough: Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 15 minutes to relax the gluten and improve texture.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to ensure even baking.
  8. Top Dough: Remove the plastic wrap from the dough and brush the top with the remaining melted butter. Then generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and dried oregano evenly over the dough.
  9. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 28 to 31 minutes until the edges turn deep golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and allow the cheese sticks to cool for 10 minutes. Then cut the bread into 8 even pieces using a sharp knife.
  11. Serve: Serve the warm cheese sticks with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, enhancing each bite with rich tomato flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure the water is at the correct temperature (110°F) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Use freshly grated mozzarella and parmesan for optimal melting and flavor.
  • Letting the dough rest before baking improves texture and results in softer breadsticks.
  • For a crisper crust, bake an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best results.

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