Description
Ingredients
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1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (or 1 lb homemade dough, room temp)
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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3–4 garlic cloves, minced
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½ tsp kosher salt
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1½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
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½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for finishing)
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Marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli (for dipping)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Roll dough on a lightly floured surface into a rough 10×14-inch rectangle.
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Make garlic butter: Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and salt.
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Brush dough evenly with garlic butter, edge to edge.
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Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella, then Parmesan. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using.
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Fold & cut: Fold dough in half lengthwise. Gently press. Cut into 1-inch strips (10–12).
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Twist: Twist each strip 2–3 times and place on the baking sheet with space between.
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Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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Finish: Sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
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Let dough sit at room temp 20–30 minutes for easy stretching.
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For extra crisp bottoms, lightly spray parchment before placing twists.
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Bake on the middle rack to prevent cheese from browning too fast.