These garlicky pizza sticks conceal yummy melted mozzarella—perfect for dipping! As a shortcut, you can use store-bought frozen pizza dough, defrosted according to package directions—you’ll need one 20-oz. package.

 

Yield: 16 pizza sticks

 

Ingredients:

1½ teaspoons dry yeast

1 tablespoon honey

¾ cup warm water

2 cups high-gluten flour

3½ tablespoons oil, divided

½ teaspoon salt

8 mozzarella sticks

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon parsley flakes

2 frozen cubes garlic

Pizza sauce for dipping

 

Directions:

To prepare dough, place yeast, honey, and water in a mixing bowl.

Cover and proof for 10 minutes.

Add flour, 1½ tablespoons flour, and salt.

Mix until a smooth dough forms; knead well.

Let dough rise for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll dough into a 14”–16” rectangle.

Cut into sixteen squares.

Cut mozzarella sticks in half lengthwise.

Place one mozzarella stick half in center of each square; fold and pinch dough to enclose and form a stick.

Seal well to prevent cheese from leaking.

Arrange sticks on prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 15–18 minutes, until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, prepare topping by mixing remaining 2 tablespoons oil with kosher salt, parsley, and garlic.

When sticks are fully baked, brush with topping.

Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.