Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks Recipe

Introduction

Craving those soft, garlicky breadsticks from Pizza Hut? This copycat recipe brings that classic flavor right to your kitchen with a fluffy, buttery dough and a flavorful herb topping. Perfect as a side or a snack, these breadsticks are sure to please any pizza lover.

Ingredients

• 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)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, divided)
• 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

1. Step 1: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the bread flour, yeast, salt, sugar, 6 tablespoons melted butter, warm water, and warm milk.
2. Step 2: Mix on low speed until ingredients start to come together, then increase to high speed and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Step 3: Transfer the dough to a large greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
4. Step 4: Roll the dough out on a floured surface to an 18 x 13-inch rectangle. Transfer it to a baking sheet of the same size.
5. Step 5: Using a pizza cutter, make one lengthwise cut down the middle, then cut across the dough 10 times to create 20 breadsticks. Do not separate them yet.
6. Step 6: Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour until puffy.
7. Step 7: While the dough rises, prepare the herbed butter by mixing 2 tablespoons melted butter with dried onion powder, oregano, garlic powder, basil, and salt.
8. Step 8: Preheat your oven to 470°F.
9. Step 9: Brush the dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and cooked through.
10. Step 10: Remove from the oven, brush the herbed butter evenly over the top, then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese.
11. Step 11: Cut fully along the pre-made slits to separate the breadsticks and serve warm with marinara sauce.

Tips & Variations

• Warm your water and milk carefully to about 105°F to activate the yeast effectively without killing it.
• For an extra garlic kick, add freshly minced garlic to the herbed butter mixture.
• Try swapping Parmesan for mozzarella or a blend of Italian cheeses for a different flavor profile.
• If you don’t have a stand mixer, knead the dough by hand for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Storage

Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm in the oven at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes until soft and warm. For longer storage, freeze the baked breadsticks wrapped tightly for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast?

Yes, you can use instant yeast. Reduce the amount slightly (about 3/4 teaspoon) and mix it directly with the dry ingredients. You can skip proofing in warm water.

What if I don’t have a stand mixer?

You can knead the dough by hand on a floured surface. It may take about 10-12 minutes of kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks Recipe

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These Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks are soft, buttery, and loaded with delicious garlic herb flavor topped with Parmesan cheese. Perfectly replicating the iconic restaurant favorite, these homemade breadsticks are ideal for serving with marinara sauce as a tasty appetizer or side dish.

• Author: Natalie
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 20 breadsticks 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

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

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, divided)
• 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

1. Make the bread dough: Combine the bread flour, yeast, salt, sugar, melted butter, warm water, and warm milk in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment.
2. Knead the dough: Mix on low speed initially, then increase to high speed and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, which usually takes several minutes.
3. First rise: Transfer the dough to a large greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place (such as an oven with proof setting) for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
4. Shape the dough: Roll the risen dough out to an 18 x 13-inch rectangle. Transfer it to a baking sheet of the same size. Using a pizza wheel, make one lengthwise cut down the center and 10 crosswise cuts to create 20 breadstick sections without fully separating them.
5. Second rise: Cover the dough again and allow it to rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour until slightly puffed.
6. Prepare herbed butter: Combine 2 tablespoons of melted butter with dried onion powder, oregano, garlic powder, dried basil, and salt in a small bowl and mix well.
7. Bake the breadsticks: Preheat the oven to 470°F. Brush the dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and cooked through.
8. Add toppings and serve: Immediately brush the warm breadsticks with the herbed butter mixture and sprinkle evenly with grated Parmesan cheese. Cut fully through the slits to separate the breadsticks. Serve warm with marinara sauce.

Notes

• Ensure the water and milk are warmed to about 105°F to activate the yeast properly but not kill it.
• Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free environment for best results.
• You can substitute grated mozzarella for Parmesan if preferred.
• Serve freshly baked breadsticks for optimal texture and flavor.
• Leftover breadsticks can be reheated in an oven or air fryer to regain crispness.

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