cheese breadsticks recipe

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for cheese breadsticks:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
• 1/4 cup cold water
• Additional shredded cheese for topping (optional)
• Dried herbs (such as oregano, basil, or parsley) for topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder (if using).
3. Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the shredded cheese until evenly distributed.
5. Gradually add the cold water to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms. You may not need to use all of the water. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently a few times until it comes together.
7. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
8. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips, about 1/2 inch wide.
9. Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each strip.
10. If desired, sprinkle additional shredded cheese and dried herbs over the top of the breadsticks.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the breadsticks are golden brown and crispy.
12. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your delicious homemade cheese breadsticks! They’re perfect as a snack or served alongside soups and salads.