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Copycat Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks

Copycat Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks

300kcal
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total 2 hours 15 minutes
Delicious Copycat Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks with warm, cheesy goodness and a perfect dip into marinara sauce.
Servings 4 sticks
Course Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

For the Dough
  • 1 packet Active dry yeast Crucial for making the dough rise.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Thinly sliced for even melting.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar Adds a hint of sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Essential for flavor.
  • 110 degrees Fahrenheit Warm water Ideal for activating yeast.
  • 1 large Egg yolk Adds richness to the dough.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Versatile for structure.
For the Filling and Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted) For brushing on top.
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella Use fresh for extra stretch.
  • 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese Enhances cheesy goodness.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic salt Infuses delightful flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano Adds herbal freshness.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce Classic dip for the sticks.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Knife or pizza cutter

Method

How to Make Copycat Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks
  1. In a small bowl, combine the yeast with 2 tablespoons of warm water. Let it sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the remaining warm water, sugar, salt, butter slices, egg yolk, and flour. Stir until a dough forms.
  3. Flour your work surface and knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it up, and let it rise for 1–2 hours or until it doubles in size.
  5. While the dough rises, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Once risen, roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Brush with half of the melted butter.
  7. Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the dough. Fold it over to enclose the cheese and press the edges to seal.
  8. Slice the dough into sticks and arrange on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining melted butter, and sprinkle with parmesan, garlic salt, and oregano.
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  10. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving2sticksCalories300kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein10gFat15gSaturated Fat8gCholesterol50mgSodium500mgPotassium150mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A500IUCalcium200mgIron1mg

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes before serving.

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