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Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe

Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe
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Enjoy a homemade version of Pizza Hut’s iconic Cheese Sticks with this easy recipe. Soft, buttery dough is stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and sprinkled with fragrant garlic salt and oregano. Served warm with tangy marinara sauce, these cheese sticks make the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp warm water (110°F), divided
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup warm water (110°F), divided

Cheese Filling

  • Mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks (about 8 oz total)

Toppings & Finishing

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp garlic salt
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten

For Serving

  • Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and 1 ½ tbsp granulated sugar in 2 tbsp warm water (110°F). Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is activated.
  2. Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour and ¼ tsp kosher salt. Slowly add the yeast mixture and ½ cup warm water (110°F) gradually while mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface dusted with 2 tbsp flour and knead for about 6-8 minutes until soft, smooth, and elastic. Incorporate the thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter into the dough as you knead.
  4. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare Cheese Sticks: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangular shape about ¼ inch thick. Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks if not already done.
  6. Assemble Sticks: Place one cheese stick along the edge of each dough strip and roll tightly enclosing the cheese. Seal edges well to prevent cheese from oozing out during baking.
  7. Second Rise: Place assembled cheese sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 15-20 minutes.
  8. Egg Wash & Bake: Brush the cheese sticks with the lightly beaten egg yolk to achieve golden color. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is lightly golden and the cheese is melted inside.
  9. Butter Topping: While baking, combine the melted ½ cup unsalted butter with ¼ tsp dried oregano and ¼ tsp garlic salt. Once cheese sticks are out of the oven, immediately brush with this garlic butter mixture to infuse flavor and add moisture.
  10. Serve: Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping and enjoy the gooey, flavorful homemade Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks.

Notes

  • Ensure the water is at the correct temperature (110°F) to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • For best results, use fresh mozzarella cheese for optimal melting and flavor.
  • You can substitute dried oregano with Italian seasoning for a slightly different flavor profile.
  • Brush the cheese sticks with butter immediately after baking to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.

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