Description
Romantic Italian Heart-Shaped Breadsticks deliver passionate flavor for Valentine’s celebrations. Crisp, golden edges and herbal notes promise a delightful culinary embrace you’ll savor with someone special.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
Dairy and Fat Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Mozzarella or provolone cheese (for topping)
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Garlic butter (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
- Unroll the pizza dough and slice into 12-inch wide strips.
- Transform each dough strip into a heart shape by gently folding the ends toward the center and pinching the bottom to create a distinctive heart silhouette.
- Carefully position each heart-shaped dough piece on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they maintain their romantic contour.
- Create a flavor-enhancing mixture by combining melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Generously brush the butter mixture over each heart-shaped breadstick, coating them evenly for maximum taste.
- Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese across the surface for an additional layer of savory complexity.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the breadsticks achieve a golden-brown, puffy appearance.
- Remove from the oven and allow the breadsticks to rest for 5 minutes, allowing them to set and cool slightly.
- Serve warm alongside marinara sauce, garlic butter, or Alfredo sauce for delightful dipping options.
Notes
- Dough Temperature Matters: Let refrigerated pizza dough sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before shaping to prevent tearing and make stretching easier.
- Precision in Shaping: Use kitchen scissors or a sharp knife to create clean, even dough strips for consistent heart-shaped breadsticks.
- Cheese Enhancement: Experiment with different cheese varieties like Romano, Asiago, or a blend for more complex flavor profiles.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular pizza dough with gluten-free or whole wheat options to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the romantic heart shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 5.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.2 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 3.6 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg