Description
Sweet Sticks are a delightful appetizer featuring Italian herb flatbread dough topped with a mix of mozzarella cheese and brown sugar, brushed with fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, then baked until golden and crispy. Perfect as a snack or party treat, these sweet and savory sticks are easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
Flatbread Dough
- 1 package Krusteaz Italian Herb Flatbread Mix (or any preferred pizza or flatbread dough)
- 1 cup very warm water (115-125°F)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Topping
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 475°F and lightly grease two baking sheets. In a mixing bowl, combine the Krusteaz Italian Herb Flatbread Mix with the included yeast. Add the warm water and vegetable oil, stirring until a dough ball forms. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes to activate the yeast while the oven heats.
- Shape Dough: Divide the risen dough into two equal portions. Using floured hands, pat each portion out to between 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness, shaping them on the prepared baking sheets as desired.
- Prepare Garlic Oil & Top Flatbreads: In a small sauté pan, gently heat the olive oil and minced garlic until the oil is hot and the garlic is fragrant and lightly toasted—this infuses the oil with garlic flavor. Brush this garlic oil generously over the flatbread dough. Then sprinkle each with mozzarella cheese followed by an even layer of brown sugar.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the hot oven and bake for 8 to 11 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the cheese melts nicely.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, slice into sticks, and serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Use floured hands to prevent the dough from sticking while shaping.
- Make sure the olive oil is hot enough to gently toast garlic but not burn it, as burnt garlic will taste bitter.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute mozzarella cheese with any mild melting cheese if preferred.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic oil before brushing.
- Flatbreads can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
