Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Pizza Hut style cheese sticks that are perfect for a cozy night in or as a party appetizer.
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
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp warm water (110°F), divided
Toppings:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, thinly sliced
- 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- ½ cup warm water (110°F), divided
- 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
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the yeast with half of the warmed water (heated to 110°F) and set it aside for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, place the thinly sliced butter, sugar, and salt. Pour the remaining warm water into the butter mixture and allow it to sit while the yeast activates.
- Combine Ingredients: After 5 minutes, whisk the butter mixture until somewhat combined. Add the egg yolk and yeast mixture to the bowl, then stir in the flour until just incorporated.
- Prepare Dish: Brush a 9×13 baking dish with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Spread the dough evenly in the dish, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add Toppings: Remove plastic wrap from the dough, brush the top with the remaining melted butter, and sprinkle with mozzarella, parmesan, garlic salt, and oregano.
- Bake: Bake for 28-31 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cheese sticks to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 8 pieces. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese stick
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Pizza Hut, Cheese Sticks, Appetizer, Easy Recipe, Party Food
