I love finding unique ways to add a little extra love to my meals, especially when it involves something as delicious as homemade breadsticks. That's why I decided to make these Heart Shaped Parmesan Breadsticks. These adorable and cheesy delights will steal the hearts of everyone at the table.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Crunchy and Cheesy: These parmesan breadsticks are the perfect blend of crispy texture and cheesy goodness.
- Easy to Make: With a few simple ingredients, these Parmesan Breadsticks are to prepare at home.
- Great for Sharing: Perfect for parties or family dinners, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
🥘 Ingredients
- Salt: Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Unsalted Butter: Adds a rich, creamy flavor and aids in achieving a golden crust.
- Vegetable Oil or Olive Oil: Helps these buttery breadsticks stay moist and tender.
- Flour (Bread Flour or All Purpose Flour): Forms the structure of the breadsticks, providing body and texture.
- Milk: Adds moisture and helps to create a soft, tender crumb in the breadsticks.
- Dry Yeast: Is the leavening agent that makes the breadsticks rise and become fluffy.
- Sugar: Feeds the yeast to activate it and adds a slight sweetness to balance the saltiness.
- Egg: Provides structure and richness to the dough, and gives the breadsticks a golden color when baked.
- Sea Salt or Kosher Salt: Sprinkled on top for a crunchy finish and an extra burst of flavor.
- Garlic Powder (No Need for Garlic Salt): Infuses the breadsticks with a subtle, savory garlic flavor.
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: Melts into the breadsticks in the oven, adding a nutty, salty note that makes these breadsticks irresistible.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Powdered Parmesan Cheese: Infuses a deeper, savory umami kick, perfect for mixing into the dough and sprinkling atop for a golden, cheesy crust.
🔪 How To Make Parmesan Breadsticks?
Step One: In the bowl, mix flour, warm milk, sugar, and salt. Add dry yeast. Also add one egg white and butter. Make a soft dough.
Step Two: Cover it and leave the dough in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Step Three: Divide the dough into small portions.
Step Four: Roll each piece of dough into a long rope about ½ inch thick and over 13 inches long. Create a heart shape. Place the heart-shaped bread sticks on a rimmed baking sheet.
Step Five: Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 30-45 minutes. Mix the chicken yolk with a spoonful of water and brush the hearts. Sprinkle with garlic bread seasoning (garlic powder, salt, and grated Parmesan cheese).
Step Six: Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Brush the finished parmesan breadsticks with melted butter and serve warm.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Dough Rolling: Roll the dough evenly so your heart shapes are perfect and cook evenly.
- Garlic Butter Glory: Brush with garlic butter before baking, for a yummy, golden crust of your delicious garlic parmesan breadsticks.
💭 FAQs
There are so many great dipping sauces for breadsticks, but some of our favorites include marinara sauce, Garlic Aioli, and Herby Ranch Dressing. These Parmesan breadsticks are the perfect easy, homemade breadstick recipe!
Keep your leftover parmesan breadsticks at room temperature for up to 2 days for best taste.
Refrigerate for up to a week in a sealed bag or container.
🧂Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with breadsticks:
- Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup - Creamy and hearty, perfect for dipping those cheesy breadsticks.
- Instant Pot Enchilada Soup - A spicy, flavorful option that complements the savory Parmesan.
- Zuppa Toscana Soup - A rich and creamy soup that balances well with the crispness of the breadsticks.
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Heart Shaped Parmesan Breadsticks
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Butter
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 3 Cups Flour
- ⅔ Cups Milk
- 2 teaspoon Dry Yeast
- 2 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoon Sea Salt
- 2 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 3 tablespoon Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- In the bowl, mix flour, warm milk, sugar, and salt. Add dry yeast. Also add one egg white and butter. Make a soft dough.
- Cover it and leave the dough in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small portions.
- Roll each piece of dough into a long rope about ½ inch thick and over 13 inches long. Create a heart shape. Place the heart-shaped bread sticks on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Mix the chicken yolk with a spoonful of water and brush the hearts. Sprinkle with garlic bread seasoning (garlic powder, salt, and grated Parmesan cheese).
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush the finished parmesan breadsticks with melted butter and serve warm.
