Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks Recipe
This Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks recipe recreates the soft, flavorful breadsticks loved by many. Made with a rich dough of bread flour, yeast, milk, and butter, and topped with a delicious herbed butter and Parmesan cheese, these breadsticks are perfect for serving warm alongside marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 20 breadsticks 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread Dough
- 4 3/4 cups bread flour (spooned and leveled off)
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup warm water (105°F)
- 1 cup warm milk (105°F)
Herbed Butter Topping
- 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
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Make the bread dough: In a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine 4 3/4 cups bread flour, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup warm water (105°F), and 1 cup warm milk (105°F).
- Knead the dough: Turn mixer on low speed to incorporate ingredients, then increase to high speed and knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, which may take several minutes.
- First rise: Transfer the dough to a large greased bowl (lightly oiled with olive oil), cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place or oven proof setting until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Shape the dough: Roll the risen dough out to an 18 x 13-inch rectangle and place on a baking sheet of the same size. Using a pizza wheel, make one lengthwise cut down the center and ten crosswise cuts to divide the dough into 20 breadsticks.
- Second rise: Cover the dough and allow the breadsticks to rise again in a warm place for 30 to 60 minutes until slightly puffy.
- Prepare herbed butter: While the dough rises, mix 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.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 470°F (245°C) so it’s ready to bake the breadsticks.
- Bake the breadsticks: Brush the risen dough with 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter and bake on the middle rack for 10–12 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add toppings and serve: Immediately brush the warm breadsticks with the herbed butter mixture and sprinkle evenly with 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. Fully separate the breadsticks by cutting along the scored lines. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure liquids are warmed to about 105°F to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
- Be patient while kneading the dough; achieving the right elasticity is key for soft breadsticks.
- Use a sharp pizza wheel or knife to make clean cuts so breadsticks separate easily after baking.
- For best flavor, brush the breadsticks with herbed butter immediately after baking while still hot.
- These breadsticks are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to retain their softness.
Keywords: Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks, Soft Breadsticks, Herbed Breadsticks, Parmesan Breadsticks, Pizza Side Dish, Homemade Breadsticks
