Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Breadsticks

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 1/2 cups Bread flour
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Yeast, Instant dry

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese

• Liquids

  • 1 1/2 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 ½ cups bread flour
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp instant dry yeast
• 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 8 oz mozzarella cheese (in block form)
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Directions

• In the bowl of a countertop mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the bread flour, water, salt, and yeast. Mix on low speed for approximately 3 minutes. Add 1½ Tbsp of olive oil to the bowl; increase speed to medium and continue mixing for 3 more minutes. (Tip: If necessary, add 1-2 Tbsp of additional flour after adding the olive oil.)
• Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl, cover, and place in a warm (~85°F) location to rise for 60 minutes.
• Turn dough out onto a floured countertop and fold several times, rotating 90° after each fold. Place dough back into an oiled bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm location for another 60 minutes.
• Turn dough out onto countertop and fold 2-3 times. Cover loosely and let rest for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
• Meanwhile, cut the mozzarella into 12 pieces about 4” long and 1/2”-3/4” thick.
• Divide the dough into 12 equal-sized pieces (~1.75 ounces each).
• Roll each piece of dough into a 2x5” rectangle. (Tip: Loosely cover the pieces of dough that you aren’t working with to prevent them from drying out.)
• Pat the top surface of the dough with water until dough is sticky to the touch. Place 1 piece of cheese lengthwise in the center of the rectangle. Roll the dough around the cheese, and pinch seams together to create a tight seal.
• Place mozzarella-stuffed dough seam-side down onto a parchment-lined sheet pan. Cover and place in a warm location to rise for about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425°F.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil with the Italian seasonings, salt, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
• Gently brush the top of each breadstick with the olive oil mixture.
• Bake breadsticks in preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.