Cheesy Breadsticks Recipe (Saratele)

Cheese sticks (saratele) golden, crisp, and lightly puffed on a tray.

5 from 21 votes

Cheesy Breadsticks Recipe (Saratele)

Crispy and salty Romanian cheesy breadsticks recipe made with simple dough and melted butter. Traditional Saratele that are perfect for school lunches or quick snacks.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizers / Starters, Snacks / Small Bites

Cuisine: Romanian

Servings:

Calories: 426kcal

Author: Claudia Ciorteanu

Equipment

Rolling Pin
Pizza cutter or pastry cutter wheel
parchment paper
Pastry brush

Ingredients

For the Dough:

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1¼ cups (150g) cheese, shredded (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
7 tablespoons (100g) butter melted and slightly cooled
2¼ teaspoons (10g) instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
2 tablespoons golden sesame seeds
2 tablespoons poppy seeds or caraway seeds optional
Extra shredded cheese optional

Instructions

Add all the ingredients — flour, salt, dry yeast, one egg, melted butter, and grated cheese — into a food processor and pulse for a few seconds. The dough comes together smooth and ready to shape.
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, 1¼ cups (150g) cheese, shredded, 7 tablespoons (100g) butter, 2¼ teaspoons (10g) instant yeast, 1 teaspoon salt
If you prefer, everything can be mixed in a bowl and kneaded by hand until the dough is firm and smooth.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Roll the dough into a 1 cm thick sheet and cut it into sticks using a pastry cutter wheel. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Place the sticks on the tray and bake for 8–9 minutes, until they puff slightly and turn golden.
Once cooled, store in a glass jar or zip bag — perfect for a quick snack anytime!

Video

Notes

Make sure the butter is melted but cool enough that it doesn't cook the egg when you mix them. If you use a very salty cheese like Feta, you might want to use a little less salt in the dough.

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