Delicious Homemade Pizza Stix

Pizza Stix are a delightful snack that combines the crispy texture of breadsticks with the cheesy goodness of pizza. They are perfect for game nights, parties, or even as an after-school snack. This recipe offers step-by-step instructions to make your own pizza stix from scratch. With a simple dough, flavorful pizza sauce, and gooey cheese, you can create a crowd-pleasing treat in no time. Prepare to impress your family and friends with these tasty homemade pizza stix.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 30 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions.
7. Roll out each portion into a rectangular shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
8. Spread pizza sauce evenly over each dough rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
9. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
10. Sprinkle dried oregano on top of the cheese.
11. Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log.
12. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 1-inch wide strips.
13. Place the pizza stix on a greased baking sheet, leaving a little space between each stix.
14. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the stix are golden brown and crispy.
15. While the stix are baking, mix melted butter and garlic powder together.
16. Remove the stix from the oven and brush them with the garlic butter mixture.
17. Serve the pizza stix warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.

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