Candy Cane Pizza Breadsticks Recipe – Easy & Festive Holiday Appetizer

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 200  C
Servings: 10
Best Season: Winter
Description

These Candy Cane Pizza Breadsticks are a fun, festive twist on classic pizza dough, shaped like candy canes and baked until golden and cheesy. Perfect for Christmas parties, holiday snacks, or kid-friendly gatherings, this easy baked recipe combines soft breadsticks, melty mozzarella, and savory pizza flavors in a visually playful way that everyone loves.

Ingredients
    For the Dough
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp instant dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water (not hot)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • For the Pizza Filling
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • ½ cup beef or chicken pepperoni (finely chopped, optional)
  • 2 tbsp pizza sauce or thick tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
    • For Brushing
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dried parsley
Instructions
    Prepare the Dough
  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
    2. Rest the Dough
  2. 2
    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for 10 minutes. This helps relax the gluten and makes shaping easier.
    3. Preheat the Oven
  3. 3
    Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
    4. Roll and Fill
  4. 4
    Roll the rested dough into a rectangle about ½ cm thick. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over the surface. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, halal pepperoni (if using), oregano, garlic powder, and chili flakes.
    5. Cut and Shape
  5. 5
    Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into long strips (about 2 cm wide). Gently twist each strip and curve one end to form a candy cane shape.
    6. Arrange and Brush
  6. 6
    Place the shaped breadsticks onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each. Mix melted butter with garlic paste and brush generously over the breadsticks.
    7. Bake
  7. 7
    Bake in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
    8. Final Touch
  8. 8
    Once baked, brush again lightly with garlic butter and sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.
Note

You can make this recipe vegetarian by skipping the pepperoni and adding olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms.

These breadsticks taste best when served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 5 minutes to restore crispness.

For extra color, you can brush half the breadsticks with plain butter and sprinkle paprika lightly for a red-white festive look.

Keywords: festive snack, Christmas appetizer, easy breadsticks, kid-friendly recipe, baked pizza dough
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