Homemade Cheesy Pizza Bread Sticks
Recreate your favorite pizzeria-style cheese sticks at home. This hand-kneaded bread features a fluffy, golden crust topped with a sweet-savory glaze and melted cheese.
There is nothing quite like the indulgence of hot, stretchy cheese bread sticks fresh from the oven. By combining a simple homemade yeast dough with a unique sweet-savory base of condensed milk and mayonnaise, you can achieve that perfectly soft, milky texture that makes this classic snack so irresistible.
Ingredients
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 180 ml warm water
- 5 g instant yeast
- 20 g sugar
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1Combine ingredients
Add all the required ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Ensure they are well combined before you begin the kneading process to create a consistent dough base.
Tip: Measure your dry ingredients carefully to ensure the perfect texture for your dough. - 2Knead the dough
Knead the dough mixture thoroughly until it reaches a smooth and elastic consistency. A well-kneaded dough is essential for achieving that signature fluffy texture.
Tip: If the dough feels too sticky, add a very small dusting of flour while kneading. - 3Roll out the dough
After the dough has fermented, gently press it to release trapped air. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out into an even, flat circle on a silicone mat.
Tip: Keep your surface lightly floured to prevent the dough from sticking while rolling. - 4Shape the crust
Transfer the rolled dough into a 9-inch pizza pan. Carefully press the edges of the dough against the sides of the pan to form a neat, uniform crust shape.
Tip: Ensure the dough is distributed evenly across the pan for uniform baking. - 5Dock the dough
Use a metal fork to poke small holes all over the surface of the dough. This process, known as docking, prevents the crust from bubbling up and keeps it flat during baking.
Tip: Be thorough, but try not to tear the dough while poking the holes. - 6Prepare the sauce
In a small container, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and mayonnaise using a silicone brush until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Tip: Whisk vigorously to ensure the mayonnaise and condensed milk are fully emulsified. - 7Spread the sauce
Mix the sweetened condensed milk and mayonnaise together to form a creamy white sauce. Use a silicone brush to spread the mixture evenly across the surface of the prepared dough.
Tip: If you enjoy a stronger flavor, feel free to brush on a thicker layer of the sweet sauce mixture. - 8Add the cheese
Take a generous handful of shredded cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the sauce-covered dough. Make sure to cover the entire surface so the cheese melts beautifully during baking.
Tip: Distribute the cheese all the way to the edges to ensure every piece has a satisfying cheese pull. - 9Bake the cheese sticks
Place the prepared cheese dough into an oven preheated to 170 degrees Celsius. Bake for about 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bread is fluffy and fully cooked.
Tip: Keep an eye on the oven during the last few minutes to ensure the cheese turns golden without burning.
