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Close-up of golden brown Cheesy Breadsticks with melted mozzarella blisters and dried oregano specks.

Cheesy Breadsticks: The Ultimate Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Recipe

These Cheesy Breadsticks feature a thick, fluffy dough topped with a bubbly, charred mozzarella crust and finished with a savory oregano-pepper butter glaze. Perfectly scored for easy pull-apart serving on a dark metal baking sheet.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 sticks
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Components
  • 3.5 cups bread flour 435g
  • 1.25 cups warm water 300ml, 105-115°F
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 7g
  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey 15g
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 30ml
  • 1 tsp salt 6g
Toppings & Finish
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese 340g, whole-milk, freshly shredded
  • 4 tbsp salted butter 56g, melted
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano 3g
  • 1 tsp black pepper 2g, coarsely ground

Equipment

  • 1 Dark metal baking sheet Essential for a crisp bottom crust.
  • 1 Pastry Brush For applying the butter glaze.
  • 1 Bench scraper or knife To score the dough into rectangles.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 60 minutes until doubled in size.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Press dough into a rectangle on a dark metal baking sheet. Score into 12 rectangular strips using a knife.
  2. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella unevenly across the top to ensure varied textures.
  3. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until cheese shows golden-brown toasted spots and charred blisters.
  4. Mix melted butter, oregano, and pepper. Brush the hot breadsticks immediately after removing from the oven for a glossy finish.

Notes

Use a dark metal pan for the best bottom crunch.
Always shred your cheese from a block to get those perfect charred blisters.
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