Description
This Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks recipe recreates the iconic soft, flavorful breadsticks enjoyed at Pizza Hut. Made from scratch with a rich dough that rises twice for a perfect fluffy texture, these breadsticks are baked to golden perfection, then brushed with a savory herbed butter and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Serve them warm with marinara sauce for a delicious appetizer or snack that rivals the original.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Dough
- 4 3/4 cups bread flour, spooned and leveled off
- 1 teaspoon dry active yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup warm water (105 degrees F)
- 1 cup warm milk (105 degrees F)
Herbed Butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon dried onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Make the bread dough: In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine 4 3/4 cups bread flour, 1 teaspoon dry active yeast, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup warm water, and 1 cup warm milk. Mix on low speed to combine, then increase to high speed and continue mixing until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, which may take several minutes.
- Let dough rise: Transfer the dough to a large greased bowl (lightly greased with olive oil), cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place (such as an oven set to proof mode) for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape and pre-slice: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to an 18 x 13 inch rectangle. Transfer it to a baking sheet of the same size. Using a pizza cutter, make one slit lengthwise down the middle, then cut across 10 times widthwise to create 20 breadsticks. Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30 to 60 minutes until slightly puffed.
- Prepare herbed butter: While the dough rises, mix together 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon dried onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- Bake the breadsticks: Preheat the oven to 470°F (246°C). Brush the dough with 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter before baking. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish with butter and cheese: Immediately after baking, brush the warm breadsticks with the prepared herbed butter and sprinkle evenly with 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. Fully slice the breadsticks along the pre-cut lines and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- How to Freeze Dough: Place the dough on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a ziplock bag for storage. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and let the dough rise for 30 minutes before shaping into breadsticks.
- How to Freeze Baked Breadsticks: Cool breadsticks completely (without herbed butter and Parmesan), then store in an airtight container or ziplock freezer bag. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and warm in the oven before adding the herbed butter and cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
