Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 cup

water

warm

0.25 unit

active dry yeast

1 tbsp

honey

2 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

olive oil

3 cup

bread flour

4 tbsp

butter

softened

5 unit

garlic

minced

0.5 cup

parmesan cheese

grated

0.5 lb

mozzarella cheese

grated

Step 1
~3 min

Combine warm water, yeast, and honey in a measuring cup and let sit for 10-15 minutes until foamy.

Step 2
~3 min

Add the yeast mixture to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3
~3 min

Pour in olive oil and add salt.

Step 4
~3 min

Add half of the flour and mix.

Step 5
~3 min

Knead the dough until it is fully incorporated and pliable, adding flour incrementally until slightly tacky.

Step 6
~3 min

Knead on high for 6 minutes using stand mixer or 20-25 mins by hand until smooth.

Step 7
~3 min

Lightly oil a clean bowl, add the dough, and grease the top to prevent drying.

Step 8
~3 min

Cover with plastic wrap and towels; let rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 9
~3 min

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).

Step 10
~3 min

Grease and flour two pizza stones.

Step 11
~3 min

Mix softened butter and minced garlic in a small bowl.

Step 12
~3 min

Roll pizza dough to a 12-inch circle, then place it on a prepared pizza stone.

Step 13
~3 min

Dot garlic butter mixture evenly over the dough, spreading evenly, then top with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

Step 14
~3 min

Let the dough rest and rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or bake immediately.

Step 15
~3 min

Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly, making sure bottom is cooked.

Step 16
~3 min

If browning too quickly, cover with foil.

Step 17
~3 min

Remove from oven and cool for 2 minutes before cutting into sticks.

Step 18
~3 min

Serve hot with marinara sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (Garlic)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with marinara sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pasta
Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular appetizer in Italian-American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game day
Pizza night

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Party
Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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