Description
These Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks are soft, buttery, and perfectly seasoned, offering a delicious homemade version of the beloved side dish. With a golden crust and a rich garlic and herb butter topping, they are ideal for serving alongside marinara or cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Seasoned Butter Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and granulated sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make Dough: Add olive oil, salt, and all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Shape Breadsticks: Roll the risen dough into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Dough: Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until it is lightly golden on top.
- Prepare Seasoned Butter: While the breadsticks bake, combine melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Brush Breadsticks: Once baked, remove the breadsticks from the oven and generously brush the hot breadsticks with the seasoned butter mixture.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the bread into sticks and serve warm, ideally with marinara or cheese sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra softness, cover the breadsticks loosely with foil for the first 8 minutes of baking.
- These breadsticks pair perfectly with marinara or cheese sauce for dipping.
- Leftovers can be reheated briefly in the oven to refresh their softness and warmth.
