Parmesan Bread Bites
Warm, cheesy bites bursting with flavor, perfect for snacking or parties.
Ingredients
Homemade Dough
- 2 cups flour All-purpose flour or bread flour based on preference.
- 1 cup water Warm water for activating yeast.
- 1 packet yeast Active dry yeast or instant yeast.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For dough and greasing the pan.
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust if using garlic salt.
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Room temperature for mixing.
- 2 cloves minced garlic Fresh garlic preferred, or garlic salt adjusted to taste.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Dried herbs mix.
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley Use fresh parsley for better flavor.
Finishing Touches
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese Freshly grated for best melting.
- 1 cup marinara sauce For dipping, warm before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Grease a large sheet pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare your pizza dough by mixing flour, water, yeast, olive oil, and salt. Knead until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rise until it has doubled in size.
- After rising, gently punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Cut into about 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange the dough pieces on the prepared baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- While the dough rests, mix the ingredients for the garlic butter until creamy.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush the dough bites generously with garlic butter and reserve some for later. Bake for around 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle grated parmesan on top while hot.
Serving
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh from the oven. Can store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to restore texture.