Description
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these sourdough cheesy breadsticks are packed with melted cheese, herbs, and tangy sourdough flavor. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or pizza night side!
Ingredients
150g ripe sourdough starter (or levain)
160g warm water
315g bread flour
6g granulated sugar
6g salt
3g garlic powder
25g olive oil (for the pan)
Toppings
200g shredded mozzarella cheese
50g shredded parmesan cheese
3g dried basil
3g dried oregano
3g garlic powder
1g salt
25g olive oil (for brushing dough)
Instructions
Mix sourdough starter, water, flour, sugar, salt, and garlic powder until a rough dough forms
Knead the dough gently about 15–20 times into a soft ball
Cover and bulk ferment at 78–80°F for 4–5 hours until doubled in size
Oil a half-sheet baking tray with 25g olive oil
Stretch dough into a 10×15-inch rectangle on the tray
Let it proof for 1–2 hours, covered, until slightly puffed
Mix all topping ingredients in a bowl
Brush dough with olive oil and sprinkle cheese and herb mixture evenly
Bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly
Cool slightly, then slice into breadsticks and serve warm
Notes
You can use active sourdough discard instead of levain for a slightly denser texture
Make it ahead by refrigerating the dough after bulk fermentation and baking within 48–72 hours
Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt and flavor
Add your favorite herbs or seasoning blends for variation
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: sourdough cheesy breadsticks, sourdough breadsticks, cheese breadsticks