Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks
Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks are so easy to make right at home!
Servings 12 Breadsticks
Ingredients
For The Dough
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) Active Dry Yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
- Olive oil or nonstick spray (for greasing pan)
For The Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional but authentic)
Instructions
Make the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes, until foamy. Add the olive oil and salt. Mix in the flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes, either by hand or with a dough hook, until smooth and slightly tacky.
Let It Rise
- Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Baking Pan
- While the dough is rising, grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Shape the dough
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air bubbles. then roll the dough into a rectangle that fits your buttered pan then place the rolled dough into the prepared pan , pressing it down to fit nicely
second rise
- Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for an additional 30 minutes, or until it has puffed up.
Brush the dough with butter
- lightly brush with melted butter -This not only adds flavor but also helps in creating that golden-brown finish.
Score the dough
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, gently score the dough into 10 equal strips. This will make it easier to cut after baking.
Bake
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the breadsticks for 18–20 minutes, until puffed up and golden brown around the edges.
Butter (again) and Season
- As soon as they come out of the oven, brush the tops generously with melted butter. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the breadsticks.
Allow them to cool
- Let the breadsticks to cool for 5–10 minutes in the pan.
Cut
- After cooling, use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the breadsticks along the scored lines.
- Serve with warm Marinara sauce for dipping!