Description

Turn your sourdough discard into something irresistibly delicious with these Quick Sourdough Cheesy Breadsticks. Perfect for a quick snack, easy dinner side, or crowd-pleasing appetizer, these breadsticks are golden, buttery, and loaded with gooey cheese and savory herbs. Whether you’re looking for new breakfast ideas, simple food ideas for gatherings, or a fast and easy recipe to use up leftovers, this dish checks every box. The aroma alone will have everyone rushing to the kitchen. Quick, satisfying, and packed with flavor, this is a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for brushing)
1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
In a bowl, mix sourdough discard, flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
Turn dough out onto prepared sheet and press into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Brush top of dough with additional melted butter.
Evenly sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan (if using), and dried herbs over the surface.
Lightly score the dough with a knife or pizza cutter into breadstick shapes.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden and cheese is bubbly.
Cool for a few minutes, then cut along scored lines and serve warm.