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Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe

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Learn how to make Pizza Hut-style Cheese Sticks at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Soft, buttery dough wrapped around gooey mozzarella cheese, baked to golden perfection, and served with tangy marinara sauce for dipping. A perfect appetizer or snack that rivals your favorite pizzeria.

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 (for dusting)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp warm water (110°F), divided
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, thinly sliced
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup warm water (110°F), divided

Assembly

  • 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 cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tsp of active dry yeast and 1 tbsp of granulated sugar in 1/4 cup of warm water (110°F). Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.
  2. Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp additional flour (for dusting), ¼ tsp kosher salt, and the remaining ½ tbsp sugar. Add the yeast mixture, 2 tbsp warm water, and 2 tbsp unsalted butter slices. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if necessary to prevent sticking.
  4. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface. The dough should be about ¼ inch thick.
  6. Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly into a log shape, then slice into approximately 1-inch wide sticks.
  7. Second Rise: Place the cheese sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely with a towel, and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes until slightly puffed.
  8. Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the cheese sticks with half of the melted butter. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
  9. Prepare the Butter Topping: While baking, mix the remaining melted butter with dried oregano and garlic salt.
  10. Finish and Serve: Brush the baked cheese sticks generously with the oregano-garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • For best results, use freshly grated mozzarella cheese instead of pre-shredded, which often contains anti-caking agents.
  • If you prefer a crispier texture, bake an extra 2-3 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
  • These cheese sticks can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
  • Use warm water at about 110°F for activating the yeast; water that is too hot can kill the yeast, and water that is too cold may not activate it properly.

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