How to Make Bosco Sticks

Bosco sticks, or stuffed bread sticks, as they are more commonly called, are bread sticks that are stuffed with cheese and baked so that the cheese melts. They are often used as party snacks because they are commonly enjoyed as a side dish to pasta, pizza and a plethora of other foodstuffs. Bosco sticks can be made at home by following a set of guidelines and having the proper types of ingredients at your disposal.

Things You'll Need

  • One large pizza dough
  • 3 cups flour
  • 8 packages string cheese
  • Cooking tray
  • 4 tbsp. melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.

  2. Cut eight equal strips of pizza dough six inches long and two inches wide. The dough also needs to be no less than a quarter-inch thick. Lay them out on a counter covered in 3 cups thinly spread flour.

  3. Place one string cheese cylinder into the center of each of the strips.

  4. Fold the ends of the bread over the ends of the string cheese one-half inch down the cheese.

  5. Roll one side of the bread over the broad side of the cheese. Then, fold the other side.

  6. Place the bread sticks on a cooking tray and let them sit for a half hour covered with a towel.

  7. Coat the bread sticks in a thin layer of melted butter.

  8. Place the bread sticks in the oven and bake for 15 to 30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

  9. Remove the pan and let sit for five minutes before serving.