Cheesy Pesto Breadsticks

• Vegetarian

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Pesto

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 package Star yeast quick rise yeast, Red
  • 2 tbsp Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

Found on missinthekitchen.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (about 95 degrees)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 package (1/4 oz) Red Star Yeast Quick Rise Yeast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2¼ cups all purpose flour ( I like King Arthur Flour)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup pesto
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup melted butter

Directions

• Add warm water to a large mixing bowl and add sugar and yeast. Stir to combine and set aside for about 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.
• Add olive oil and stir to combine.
• Add 1 cup of flour and salt. Stir to combine. Continue adding flour ¼ cup at a time until mixture forms a dough ball and pulls away from sides of the bowl.
• Place dough on a floured surface and knead 3-5 minutes adding more flour as needed. Dough should no longer be sticky.
• Cover and allow to rise 30 minutes.
• Punch dough down and roll into a 12 x 15 (approximate) rectangle.
• Spread pesto over dough and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
• Press lightly on cheese to help it stick to the dough and pesto layers.
• Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into 1 inch strips.
• Fold strips in half and twist together. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.
• Brush with melted butter and serve immediately or at room temperature.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.