Garlicky Twisted Breadsticks

Author Notes

I grew up in New Jersey, which means the garlic knots from the local pizzeria were just as important as the pizzas. These twisty breadsticks are an ode to those garlicky treats. Made with a tube of Walmart’s Great Value Pizza Crust, this is a super-simple recipe to serve alongside soup or salad at dinnertime, or pair with jarred marinara for a fun after-school snack or party appetizer. Roll out the dough into logs, give ‘em a quick twist, then brush with a buttery garlic mixture and sprinkle with grated parmesan—it’s that easy.

Of course, this is just one trick to have up your sleeve when it comes to pre-made pizza crust, an affordable and endlessly versatile ingredient. If you want to go full-on pizzeria, you could tie the dough into knots instead of twisting them in Step 2, but that’s only the beginning. For a slightly fancier cocktail party app, skip the butter mixture, brush the sliced breadsticks with beaten egg, then sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning, dried parsley or oregano, or even just salt and pepper—follow the baking instructions below, then serve them on a cheese board alongside your favorite wheels and wedges. And when you’re in the mood for something cozier, make DIY cheese bread: Cut the dough in half horizontally as directed in Step 2, place on a sheet pan, then sprinkle with garlic and onion powders, plus a thick layer of low-moisture mozzarella cheese and bake until bubbling. —Rebecca Firkser

Test Kitchen Notes

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