Description
Recreate the crispy, cheesy goodness of Pizza Hut cheese sticks at home with this easy recipe that brings back nostalgic flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1 cup Warm Water (110°F)
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of warm water (110°F) and 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast with the granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Once your yeast mixture is frothy, pour it into the dry ingredients along with 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter and 1 large egg yolk. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead: Dust your counter with flour and turn out the dough. Knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll into a rectangle about ½ inch thick and divide into strips (about 1 inch wide).
- Add the cheese: Brush the top of the dough strips with melted butter and sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Second rise: Let the cheese-topped strips rise for about 15–20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with garlic salt before baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling with cheese.
- Serve: Let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to the dough. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese stick
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese sticks, homemade, Pizza Hut, appetizer, snack