No-Knead Cheesy Garlic Bread Fingers 

These delectable No‑Knead Cheesy Garlic Bread Fingers are the epitome of easy comfort food—fluffy, cheesy, and bursting with garlicky goodness. Using instant yeast means you can skip the traditional first rise, making this perfect for busy weeknights. You simply mix flour, water, instant yeast, and salt, then let the dough rise for about 30 minutes. Spread it in a pan, poke dimples, brush with garlic‑butter, and layer on gooey mozzarella. After a brief rest, bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Whether you're dipping them in marinara or pairing with pasta, these bread fingers are pure cozy indulgence.

Ingredients

(Makes about 8 servings)

• 3¼ cups all‑purpose flour
  
  

• 1 packet instant (quick‑rise/rapid‑rise) yeast
  
  

• 1 tsp salt
  
  

• 1½ cups water
  
  

• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  
  

• 2 tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil
  
  

• 4 tbsp melted butter
  
  

• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tbsp)
  
  

• 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  
  

• Optional: marinara or toum sauce, or serve with spaghetti and meat sauce 

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt.
   
   

2. In a microwave-safe container, combine water, sugar, and olive oil. Heat until it's between 120–130 °F, then add to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
   
   

3. Spread the dough into a greased or parchment-lined 13×9-inch pan; don’t worry if it doesn’t reach the corners exactly. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled—about 30 minutes.
   
   

4. Preheat oven to 450 °F, placing a baking stone or sheet on the lowest rack to warm.
   
   

5. Gently poke holes across the dough using your finger, spaced about an inch apart, nearly reaching the bottom. Mix the garlic into the melted butter, then drizzle evenly over the dough, spreading with your fingers. Top with mozzarella. Let rest for another ~15 minutes while the oven continues preheating (target about 30 minutes total).
   
   

6. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 °F and bake on the preheated stone/pan for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Estimated Nutrition (per serving, recipe makes 8)

• Calories: ~388 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~40 g
  
  

• Protein: ~15 g
  
  

• Total Fat: ~19 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~10 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~387 mg