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    Breadsticks with Cheese (No Yeast)

    November 6, 2016 By Monika Last Updated October 2, 2022 18 Comments

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    These quick and easy breadsticks with cheese are made from scratch and come together in under 30 minutes. Perfect with a hearty soup, dip or as a lunchbox idea.

    Side view of breadsticks on top of parchment.

    This cheese breadsticks recipe is super quick and easy to make as it doesn't contain any yeast so there is no need to wait for the dough to double in size.  Simply form the dough and make the breadsticks.

    Cheese breadsticks ingredients

    The dry ingredients in this homemade breadsticks recipe include flour, baking powder and salt.  The remaining ingredients are grated cheese, milk, a bit of oil and maple syrup so they are full of flavour, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

    Breadsticks ingredients in individual dishes.

    What flour to use

    If you are in the UK I recommend using brown bread flour (it's healthier than plain flour) or wholemeal flour.

    If you are in the US both regular whole wheat as well as whole wheat white flours are good options.

    What cheese to use

    I recommend using a strong cheese that's suitable for grating, such as mature English cheddar cheese which will add lots of flavour to your breadsticks.  You can also use mild or medium cheddar or another strong tasting semi-hard cheese.

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    1.Preheat the oven to 350 F/ 180 C/ gas mark 4.  Line a medium size baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

    In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and stir thoroughly using a whisk.

    Dry ingredients for breadsticks in mixing bowl with green whisk.

    2. Stir in the cheese then add the maple syrup, oil and milk and stir until thoroughly combined.  Turn the mixture onto a clean surface and knead a few times until the ingredients come together and form a dough.

    Making breadsticks batter in mixing bowl with spoon.

    3. Flatten the dough with your hands and using a rolling pin roll out into a rectangle (approx. 1 cm thick).  Using a sharp knife cut the dough into 10 breadsticks.

    Rectangle dough cut into breadsticks.

    4. Place the breadsticks on top of the baking sheet, sprinkle over the seeds and bake in the centre of the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

    Breadsticks on top of baking sheet lined with parchment.

    5. Remove from the oven, set aside for a few minutes then serve.

    Close-up view of breadsticks on top of parchment.

    Serving suggestions

    These no yeast breadsticks with cheese are delicious as a snack on their own, with creamy or chunky soups (such as leek and potato or root vegetable), stews, including chicken potato stew and Mediterranean vegetable stew as well as dips (such as ranch or eggplant).

    Substitutions

    • Flour: I used brown flour but you can use whole wheat/wholemeal, all-purpose/plain or white whole wheat flours if preferred.
    • Cheese: Use mild or medium cheddar or another cheese similar in texture and flavour.
    • Toppings: I used nigella (onion) seeds but chia, sesame or poppy seeds would work well too.

    Top tips for making breadsticks with cheese

    • It is important to weigh the ingredients correctly.
    • Do not overknead the dough. Bring all the ingredients together then knead a few times just to combine.
    • Cool the breadsticks for 5-10 minutes before serving (they crisp up as they cool).
    • Store in an airtight container (once completely cooled) for up to 3 days.
    • Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Side view of breadsticks on top of parchment.

    How to add flavour to breadsticks

    I didn't use any herbs or spices to my cheesy breadsticks but you could play around with different flavour combinations if you like.  For instance add ⅓ of a teaspoon of garlic granules and/or dried thyme or rosemary into the flour mixture.  You can also add a little chili powder, cayenne pepper or smoked paprika into the dough.

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    Keep in touch!

    If you make these no yeast breadsticks with cheese I'd love to know how they turned out for you. Let me know in the comments below, thanks!

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    Recipe

    Side view of breadsticks on top of parchment.

    Breadsticks with Cheese (No Yeast)

    These quick and easy breadsticks with cheese are made from scratch and come together in under 30 minutes.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: vegetarian
    Prep Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 breadsticks
    Calories: 73kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • Medium size baking sheet

    Ingredients

    • 1⅕ cups (150 g) flour whole wheat/wholemeal or brown bread flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅓ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ½ cup (50 g) mature cheddar cheese coarsely grated
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1½ teaspoons maple syrup
    • ⅓ cup+2tsp (90 ml) semi-skimmed/light milk
    • Onion seeds (nigella), chia, black sesame seeds or poppy seeds for sprinkling on top

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F/ 180 C/ gas mark 4. Line a baking sheet with grease-proof paper. Set aside.
      In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and stir thoroughly using a whisk.
    • Stir in the cheese then add the maple syrup, oil and milk and stir until thoroughly combined.  Turn the mixture onto a clean surface and knead a few times until the ingredients come together and form a dough.
    • Flatten the dough with your hands and using a rolling pin roll out into a rectangle (approx. 1 cm thick).  Using a sharp knife cut the dough into 10 breadsticks. 
    • Place the breadsticks on top of the baking sheet, sprinkle over the seeds and bake in the centre of the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden. 
      Remove from the oven, set aside for a few minutes then serve.

    Notes

    • It is important to weigh the ingredients correctly.
    • Do not overknead the dough. Bring all the ingredients together then knead a few times just to combine.
    • Flour: I used brown flour but you can use whole wheat/wholemeal, all-purpose/plain or white whole wheat flours if preferred. 
    • Cheese: Use mild or medium cheddar or another cheese similar in texture and flavour.
    • Toppings: I used nigella (onion) seeds but chia, sesame or poppy seeds would work well too.
    • Cool the breadsticks for 5-10 minutes before serving (they crisp up as they cool).
    • Serve as a snack on their own, with soups, stews, casseroles and dips.
    • Store in an airtight container (once completely cooled) for up to 3 days.
    • Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Kriti says

      August 09, 2019 at 11:42 am

      Hi, this looks very yummy and healthy. Can I replace the cheddar cheese with any other cheese? Thanks

      Reply
      • Monika says

        August 09, 2019 at 3:28 pm

        Hi Kriti, if you use another hard or semi-hard cheese it should work, I am not sure about using soft cheese such as brie. So I think it depends on the type of cheese you want to use instead.

        Reply
    2. Paulomi says

      February 12, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      Hi it's a gr8 recepie but is there any alternative to be used other than egg because we dont consume eggs.

      Reply
    3. Eb Gargano / easypeasyfoodie.com says

      November 10, 2016 at 5:08 pm

      What a lovely, simple, healthy and kid-friendly recipe. Just brilliant!! Thanks for linking up with #CookBlogShare 🙂 Eb x

      Reply
      • Monika says

        November 10, 2016 at 5:15 pm

        Thanks Eb! Always glad to share my recipes with my favourite linky:

        Reply
    4. Louise Fairweather says

      November 09, 2016 at 1:46 pm

      These would be a great after school snack for my boys - I always struggle with what to give them

      Reply
      • Monika says

        November 09, 2016 at 3:03 pm

        I have the same problem most days. My youngest son likes these breadsticks with cream cheese:)

        Reply
    5. Jacqui Bellefontaine says

      November 09, 2016 at 11:26 am

      They do look good. Its ages since I've made bread sticks may just be time to make them again:)

      Reply
      • Monika says

        November 09, 2016 at 11:32 am

        Thanks Jacqui! This is not something I make often myself, but it's so quick and easy I'll probably make them again soon.

        Reply
    6. Jessica Cantoni says

      November 08, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      These are great! If you like, I could link to them in my recent pumpkin fondue recipe, as I mention that you can serve it with breadsticks! I never included a recipe for them though. xx

      Reply
      • Monika says

        November 08, 2016 at 9:22 pm

        Thank you! That would be great!

        Reply
    7. Corina says

      November 08, 2016 at 2:44 pm

      These look delicious and definitely the type of thing I'd make with my children. Love the wholemeal flour in them

      Reply
      • Monika says

        November 08, 2016 at 3:26 pm

        Thank you Corina! My kids aren't too keen on brown bread but I keep using wholemeal flour in the hope that they'll give in one day:)

        Reply
    8. Mandy Mazliah says

      November 08, 2016 at 2:37 pm

      This is a lovely idea Monika and one that I am going to pin for later. I struggle so much with making homemade versions of things that are packed full of sugar or salt that my kids will actually eat! Often they prefer the shop bought versions 🙁 Getting them to help make them is a great idea.

      Reply
      • Monika says

        November 08, 2016 at 3:14 pm

        Thank you Mandy! I am now enjoying leftovers with fabulous beetroot soup:)

        Reply
    9. davegon says

      November 07, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      I love carbs. Those look like they'd be great with just about anything! Have a great week!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        November 07, 2016 at 3:56 pm

        Thanks! I had them with beetroot soup today and they were great!

        Reply

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