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Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Copycat Recipe

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This Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks copycat recipe delivers warm, cheesy breadsticks topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, and a blend of garlic and oregano. Made from scratch with a soft, buttery dough and baked to golden perfection, these homemade cheese sticks are served with marinara sauce for dipping, perfect as an appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp warm water (110°F)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 3/4 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano

Serving

  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce, warmed

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Place the active dry yeast in a small bowl and set aside while you prepare the butter mixture.
  2. Prepare Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, add the thinly sliced butter, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Pour half of the warmed water (110°F) over the yeast and stir gently, then let the yeast stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Pour the remaining warm water over the butter, sugar, and salt in the bowl. Whisk the mixture until mostly combined, allowing a few small pieces of butter to remain unmelted. Add the egg yolk and the activated yeast mixture to the bowl; whisk again until everything is combined.
  4. Add Flour and Form Dough: Stir in the all-purpose flour just until no dry patches remain, being careful not to overmix the soft dough.
  5. Prepare Baking Dish: Brush 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. Press Dough into Pan: Press the dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish, reaching all four corners. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes.
  7. Preheat Oven: While the dough rests, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
  8. Add Toppings: Remove the plastic wrap and brush the remaining melted butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, followed by the grated Parmesan, garlic salt, and dried oregano.
  9. Bake: Bake the cheese sticks for 28 to 31 minutes, or until the edges are a dark golden brown and the cheese is bubbling with spots of browning.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the cheese sticks to cool for 10 minutes. Lift the cheese bread from the dish, cut into 8 even sticks, and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Use low-moisture mozzarella cheese for the best melting and texture.
  • Make sure the water is warmed to 110°F to properly activate the yeast.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep it soft and tender.
  • Allow the cheese sticks to cool slightly before cutting to prevent cheese from oozing out.
  • Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for the best flavor and texture.

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