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Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe

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Enjoy the classic taste of Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks with this easy homemade recipe. Soft, buttery dough topped with a generous blend of melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, seasoned perfectly with garlic salt and oregano, baked to golden perfection and served warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 1½ tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp warm water, divided
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, thinly sliced
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt

Assembly Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
  • Marinara sauce for dipping
  • ¼ tbsp garlic salt
  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Proof the yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in half of the warmed water and let it sit until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare butter mixture: In a large bowl, combine the sliced butter, sugar, and kosher salt. Pour the remaining warm water over the mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften the butter.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Whisk the butter mixture thoroughly to combine, even if the butter is not fully melted. Add the egg yolk and the proofed yeast mixture, whisking until fully incorporated.
  4. Add flour: Stir in the all-purpose flour until just mixed to form a soft dough.
  5. Prepare baking dish and rest dough: Grease a baking dish with some melted butter, coating the bottom and sides well. Spread the prepared dough evenly into the dish, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 15 minutes to allow slight rising.
  6. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Assemble cheese sticks: Remove the plastic wrap, brush the top of the dough with the remaining melted butter. Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and dried oregano on top.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 31 minutes, or until the edges are dark golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  9. Cool and slice: Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Carefully lift the baked dough from the pan and cut into 8 even slices.
  10. Serve: Serve the cheese sticks warm alongside marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Make sure the water used for proofing yeast and mixing is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Resting the dough for 15 minutes helps improve the texture by allowing slight fermentation.
  • Use freshly grated cheeses for the best melt and flavor.
  • Adjust garlic salt and oregano amounts to your taste preference.
  • These cheese sticks are best served warm for the gooey cheese effect.

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