Description
Deliciously chewy sourdough cheesy breadsticks with a crispy exterior and filled with melted cheese and savory herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g active sourdough starter
- 300g warm water (80–90°F)
- 450g bread flour
- 10g salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sharp cheddar or fontina cheese
- Optional mix-ins: sautéed mushrooms, minced garlic, fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), or chili flakes
Instructions
- Combine the sourdough starter, warm water, and bread flour in a large bowl. Mix until no dry flour is left, then let rest for 30 minutes.
- Add salt and olive oil; fold or knead for 6–8 minutes until elastic and slightly tacky.
- Let the dough ferment at room temperature for 3–4 hours, stretching and folding every 30–45 minutes during the first 2 hours.
- Divide the dough into two equal pieces and roll each into a 10×12-inch rectangle.
- Brush with olive oil/browned butter, sprinkle with cheese, and add any optional mix-ins. Cut into 1-inch strips and twist gently.
- Proof the strips for 45–60 minutes. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Bake for 10–14 minutes until golden brown, rotating halfway through. Brush with olive oil/butter and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use vegan cheese and olive oil. To enhance flavor, finish with a fat and flaky salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sourdough, cheesy breadsticks, appetizer, baking, vegetarian
