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Twisted Pizza Breadsticks

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Guys, listen. I have something important to tell you about, and that thing is Twisted Pizza Breadsticks! You are going to love these! These little sticks of heaven are made using frozen bread dough and are pretty easy and very fun to make. They have gameday snacks, party food, or even pizza night dinner written all over them!

Great for dinner or a party snack! - wearychef.com
Easy Twisted Pizza Sticks Recipe

Twisted Pizza Bread Sticks Recipe

Breadsticks were invented in Turin, Italy, in the 14th century BCE, and have since become a common food in many restaurants and homes. Many people all across the world love pizza. Even the pickiest of diners will enjoy the irresistible blend of delectable crust, sweet tomato sauce, and salty mozzarella cheese. However, it is frequently described as unhealthy because it may be heavy in calories, sodium, and carbohydrates.

These days-long-lasting sticks were firm, cracker-like, and shaped like pencils. The secret was to bake them until they were crisp enough without scorching. These crunchy yet delightfully soft garlic sticks are made from pizza dough. They are baked to perfection while being covered in handmade roasted garlic butter. Using up leftover pizza dough is simple, and you can also make your own fresh batch (or in a pinch, you can use store-bought dough). They make an easy (and delicious) appetizer that is good on its own or dipped in marinara.

These breadsticks made from pizza dough are incredibly simple and quick to make. They provide the tastiest starter or snack, which is guaranteed to become a household favorite. Simple store-bought pizza dough from the grocery store is used to make these breadsticks. They go well with appetizers for a game night or a holiday feast.

How to Make Twisted Pizza Sticks Recipe

Instead of telling you a story about how we ate a whole batch of these pizza breadsticks for lunch this weekend, I’ll show you a photo tutorial of how to make them instead.

roll two one-pound loaves of thawed bread dough into 1/2" thick rectangles
First, roll two one-pound loaves of thawed bread dough into 1/2″ thick rectangles on floured boards.
Twisted Pizza Sticks: spread a little pizza sauce over one rectangle, and sprinkle with mini pepperonis and shredded mozzarella
Next, spread a little pizza sauce over one rectangle, and sprinkle with mini pepperonis and shredded mozzarella.
Twisted Pizza Sticks:  slice it into about 1" wide strips.
Now, arrange the other rectangle of dough over the top, press it down, and slice it into about 1″ wide strips.
twist each strip
Twist each strip, place it on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with parmesan and Italian seasoning. Bake at 400 degrees F.
Twisted Pizza Sticks
Dip those suckers into pizza sauce, eat, and repeat!

Easy Twisted Pizza Breadsticks Recipe

Finally, it is time for you to get started! Please, do not hesitate to ask questions related to this pizza sticks recipe in the comments section. I know it can sound complicated when you make them for the first time, but don’t worry! We are all here for you! Also, please keep everyone posted about your personal advice on this recipe and your own experience with it. We are all here to learn!

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Twisted Pizza Breadsticks

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These cheesy breadsticks eat like a meal or are great for a party snack!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb. frozen bread dough thawed in refrigerator for 24 hours
  • 12 oz. jar pizza sauce
  • 1 bag mini turkey pepperonis or other topping of your choice
  • 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning or substitute dried basil and oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Roll each loaf of dough to a ½” thick rectangle on a well-floured surface (seriously, don’t forget the flour).
  3. Spread about 3 tbsp. pizza sauce over one rectangle of dough. You only want enough to just coat the surface or else it will be really messy when you get to the twisting step. (Don’t worry, there will be plenty of sauce for dipping!)
  4. Sprinkle about ½. pepperoni and 1 c. mozzarella over the sauce, and arrange the other rectangle dough over the top.
  5. Press the top dough down evenly, and then slice the dough into strips about 1½” wide. Carefully twist each strip of dough, and place the breadsticks on two baking sheets lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Sprinkle parmesan and Italian seasoning over the top of the twisted sticks.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
  7. Serve with ample pizza sauce for dipping, and enjoy!
  • Author: Andi Gleeson
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Appetizers and Snacks, Breads, Kid Food, Sandwiches and Pizza
  • Cuisine: American

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Nutrition Information of Pizza Breadsticks

Per serving:

Calories331 kcalCarbohydrates45 g
Calcium61 mgFat13 g
Sugar3 gSodium606 mg
Vitamin A387 IUVitamin C1 mg
Iron3 mgProtein7 g
Cholesterol33 mgPotassium63 mg

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Why Love this Pizza Breadsticks Recipe?

  • The kids can assist you in preparing this quick and simple meal.
  • It uses simple and affordable ingredients.
  • Since most children enjoy pizza, these are usually a hit in most homes.
  • Nothing compares to a hot, fresh pizza crust that has just come out of the oven.

Storing Tips for Pizza Breadsticks

  • Pizza should be allowed to cool to room temperature before excess slices are stored for up to three days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • Slices should first be reheated for about 30 seconds in the microwave, followed by 3–4 minutes at 350°F in a toaster oven. So, the oven will crisp up the crust and keep it from getting soggy, while the microwave will warm the inside of the twisted pizza.
  • These breadsticks can be frozen for up to three months in an airtight container or freezer bag.

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  1. Krystal says

    January 20, 2016 at 11:20 am

    I made these last week and they were delicious, my husband and kids loved them! I will definitely be making these again. Visiting from this food blog.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      January 21, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      So glad to hear it, Krystal! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  2. Kate says

    December 7, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    Hey these look amazing! Just wondering if you could use pillsbury dough in like the can form. Just for simplicity sake. Thanks! :)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      December 7, 2015 at 9:01 pm

      Hi, Kate! I think you could definitely try that. I think the canned dough is sometimes a little “floppier” so just be careful with it so it doesn’t rip. Also, I think it might bake faster. If you try it out, let me know how it turns out. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Mae says

    September 2, 2015 at 7:59 am

    hi may I know if I would to make doigh fresh, should I use pizza dough recipe or normal bread dough.. As I see there is no proofing needed in the steps. Thank you:)

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      September 3, 2015 at 8:56 am

      Hi, Mae! I think you could use either, but pizza dough might be better because it wouldn’t puff up as much. Thanks for asking!

      Reply
  4. Caroline says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:18 am

    Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe… a question, can i use home made basic pizza dough?

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Andi says

      March 15, 2015 at 11:26 am

      I think that should work, Caroline! Let me know how it goes :)

      Reply
  5. Jillian says

    August 21, 2014 at 10:27 am

    Hi!
    Do you think I could make these ahead of time like in the morning and bring them to a cookout in the afternoon?
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Andi says

      August 22, 2014 at 4:48 pm

      Hi, Jillian! Yes, you could definitely make them ahead of time. I think we grazed on them over an afternoon, and they were still plenty good after cooling off. Do watch them during baking though because I think the cook time depends on your dough. One reader said hers burned on the bottom, so I think you just have to adjust for your oven and dough. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  6. Anna says

    July 4, 2014 at 8:48 am

    Is there any alternative kind of dough? If not, what kind of bread dough is it?

    Reply
    • Andi says

      July 4, 2014 at 8:56 am

      Hi, Anna. I used frozen white bread dough like Rhodes brand. You could also try these with refrigerator French bread dough like Pillsbury, but watch them while they bake since I’m not sure if that dough will bake more quickly. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 8, 2014 at 7:42 am

        I’m Brazilian and turns out I won’t have those products available for buying, so, as I am really interested in those twisted pizza breadsticks, I would like to know if you can get me any recipe for that dough so that I can make it myself, I’d be very pleased if so.
        Thank you for your attention…

        Reply
        • Andi says

          July 9, 2014 at 9:34 pm

          Sorry you don’t have the ingredients available, Anna! I think any basic French bread dough would work. If you don’t have one you like, I might try this one. I haven’t made it myself, but you can’t go wrong with Steamy Kitchen!

          Thanks for stopping by. I hope you find another recipe you like here with ingredients that are easier to find in Brazil :)

          Reply
  7. Andrea says

    June 8, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    We made these tonight. Ours turned out huge and a little burnt on the bottom. Only had them in 15 minutes. But we are going to try them again and make a few tweaks. They were good besides the bottom. :)

    ★★★

    Reply
    • Andi says

      June 10, 2014 at 7:05 am

      I’m sorry yours were burned on the bottom. Oven temps can vary, so maybe yours needs to be set to 350. I’m glad you liked it otherwise, and I hope they turn out even better next time!

      Reply
  8. Wendy B says

    May 27, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Oooh these look so good! Thanks to Money Saving Mom for pointing me to this recipe (I was already a subscriber and it sounds like I need to do some more surfing :) )

    Reply
    • Andi says

      May 27, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks so much for being a subscriber, Wendy! I have a lot of recipes here for sure, so I hope you find others you want to try too. If you do browse around, I would love to hear your feedback on how you like the recipe index setup. I try to make it easy to search and browse all my recipes, but no one ever really says if they love it or hate it :) Have a great week, and thanks again!

      Reply
  9. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    February 17, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    What a great, simple looking recipe! My wife and I love breadsticks… we’d down a batch of these in no time!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      They didn’t last long in our house either, Chris. Thanks so much for coming over!

      Reply
  10. Lauren says

    February 15, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    These look so good! I love pizza. I have to make these asap.

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks, Lauren! I need to make them again ASAP too ;)

      Reply
  11. Char says

    February 13, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    Oh my goodness gracious my kids would fall in love with you if they knew you made food like this. Pizza and breadsticks…my son would literally refuse to come back home. Fortunately, I pinned it so I can make it myself for the kids. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. :)
    Cheers,
    Char
    #SITSBlogging

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 13, 2014 at 10:05 pm

      This cracked me up, Char. Please make these yourself. I can’t handle a third son around here! ;) Thanks so much for your visit and pin. I hope we can keep in touch!

      Reply
  12. Becky Smith says

    February 13, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    Okay, so you’ve got me drooling already! If there’s anything I love, it’s a bread-based recipe. I know man can’t live by bread alone, but I’m willing to try. :-)

    Thanks for sharing a tempting recipe!

    SITSblogging

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 13, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      Haha, we may not be able to live on bread alone, but we can come pretty close. Besides, this has cheese, pepperoni, AND tomato sauce, so that’s a balanced dinner right there. Thanks so much for your visit, Becky!

      Reply
  13. Shibi Thomas @ FlavzCorner says

    February 7, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Absolutely loved this recipe, hence bookmarking!!!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 7, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you, Shibi! I appreciate your comment and visit :)

      Reply
  14. [email protected] Cooking with Curls says

    October 4, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Those look delicious Andi, I love pizza in all forms!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      October 5, 2013 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you, Lisa! Can you eat cheese, or do you have a lactose-free substitute for pizza?

      Reply
  15. Zoe D says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Yum, I have to make these!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      October 3, 2013 at 1:07 pm

      I hope you like them, Zoe! Thanks so much for stopping by :)

      Reply
  16. Rae says

    October 1, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Thanks for sharing the great contest—Rachel

    Reply
    • Andi says

      October 1, 2013 at 8:43 pm

      No problem, Rae! Thanks for stopping by :)

      Reply

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