Mediterranean Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks with Yogurt Herb Dip
Soft homemade breadsticks topped with garlic butter, mozzarella, feta and oregano, served with a cool Greek yogurt herb dip with cucumber, dill and mint.
Ingredients
- 3 cup(375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 tspSugar
- 1 tspSalt
- 1 cup(240 ml) warm water
- 3 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tbspButter, melted
- 2 tbspOlive Oil
- 4Garlic, finely minced
- 1.5 cupMozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cupFeta Cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cupParmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 tspDried Oregano
- 0.5 tspRed Pepper Flakes, optional
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cupPlain Greek Yogurt
- 1 smallcucumber, dry, grated squeezed
- 1garlic clove, grated
- 1 tbspLemon Juice, fresh
- 1 tbspfresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbspfresh mint, chopped
- 1 tbspolive oil (for the dip)
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Mix the warm water, sugar and yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Add the flour, salt and olive oil. Stir, then knead on a floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and stretchy.
- 3
Put the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it and let it rise in a warm spot for 45 minutes, until doubled.
- 4
Squeeze the grated cucumber dry. Mix it with the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, mint, olive oil, salt and pepper. Cover and chill.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Press the dough into a 9x13 inch rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 6
Mix the melted butter, olive oil and minced garlic. Brush it over the dough, right to the edges.
- 7
Sprinkle on the mozzarella, feta, Parmesan, oregano and red pepper flakes.
- 8
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- 9
Rest for 3 minutes, sprinkle with parsley, cut into strips and serve warm with the yogurt dip.