Cheesy Bread Twists
Buttery, garlicky bread twists stuffed with gooey mozzarella and baked until golden brown. These Cheesy Bread Twists are a family favorite side dish that’s perfect with pasta, soup, or on their own straight from the pan.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin – to get that dough stretchedjust right.
- Sharp chef’s knife or pizza cutter – forclean slices of dough.
- Pastry brush – to slather on thatglorious butter.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough thawed
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the bread dough into an 8” x 14” rectangle. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about ½” around the edges. Sprinkle generously with mozzarella.
- Fold the dough into thirds lengthwise (like you’re folding a letter). Using a sharp knife, cut into ½” thick strips.
- Twist each strip, pinch the ends to seal, and place on a greased baking sheet about 2” apart.
- Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 30–60 minutes. (This is where my twists sometimes turn into squiggles—still delicious.)
- Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter straight out of the oven.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use room-temp dough. Cold dough is harder to twist and will fight you back.
- Cheese control. Don’t overstuff, or you’ll end up with cheesy blowouts in the oven.
- Make ahead. You can make them ahead of time and freeze. Just reheat in the oven wrapped in foil for about 15 minutes.
- Double the batch. Trust me—you’ll wish you had.
- Spaghetti or Lasagna night – they make the perfect pasta sidekick.
- Italian-style salad – to balance out all that buttery goodness.
- Soup – especially tomato or minestrone for cozy comfort food vibes.
Nutrition
Serving: 12 ServingsCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 0.1mg
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