Candy Cane Pizza Breadsticks (Print Version)
Festive dough stuffed with mozarella and marinara, shaped into candy canes for a fun, savory twist.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent dough sheet
→ Cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or thin strips of fresh mozzarella
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
→ Other
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
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1 to 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (optional)
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1 large egg (optional, for egg wash)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 4 long strips, each approximately 1.5 to 2 inches wide.
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Roll each strip lightly to elongate and smooth. Curve the top of each strip to shape a candy cane hook. Gently transfer the shaped dough strips to the prepared baking sheet.
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Arrange mozzarella strips or sprinkle shredded mozzarella along the length of each dough strip. Press gently to help the cheese adhere to the dough.
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Spoon or pipe marinara sauce diagonally across the dough, alternating with the cheese to create a candy cane stripe effect. Allow some sauce to gently overflow the edges.
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Brush the exposed dough with olive oil, or use an egg wash for a glossy finish if preferred. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and, if desired, fresh thyme over the surface. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the dough is golden, the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the stripes are well-defined. Let cool for several minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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For added crispness, use an egg wash on the dough before baking. Fresh herbs can enhance flavor but are optional.