Festive Candy Cane Pizza Breadsticks (Printer-friendly)
Twisted candy cane shapes filled with mozzarella and pepperoni, baked with garlic butter and herbs.
# What you'll need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
→ Toppings
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 24-32 slices pepperoni
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
→ To Serve
08 - 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into 12 x 8-inch rectangle. Cut into 8 equal strips lengthwise using pizza cutter or sharp knife.
03 - Twist each strip slightly and form into candy cane shape. Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing apart.
04 - Brush each breadstick with melted butter mixed with minced garlic.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each breadstick. Arrange pepperoni slices diagonally along each breadstick to create striped effect.
06 - Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs. Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
07 - Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of garlic butter and melty cheese is honestly irresistible
- Kids and adults both get excited about the candy cane shapes
- They come together in under 40 minutes with minimal effort
02 -
- Dont roll the dough too thin or they will become crispy instead of fluffy
- Space the candy canes apart on the baking sheet because they puff up while baking
- The pepperoni creates a beautiful stripe pattern but they can slide off if you do not press them gently into the cheese
03 -
- Twist the dough strips gently before shaping to give them that authentic candy cane spiral look
- If the cheese is browning too quickly, tent the baking sheet loosely with foil for the last few minutes