Description
Homemade pizza hut breadsticks deliver nostalgic comfort with crispy exterior and cheesy interior. Garlic butter and parmesan seasoning make these breadsticks irresistible for anyone craving a classic pizzeria experience you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ¾ cups (567 g) bread flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (105 degrees Fahrenheit or 40.5 degrees Celsius)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm water (105 degrees Fahrenheit or 40.5 degrees Celsius)
- 6 tbsps (84 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tbsps (56 g) unsalted butter, melted (for seasoning)
- 3 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ tsps salt
- ½ tsp salt (for seasoning)
- 1 tsp yeast
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried onion
- ½ tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine bread flour, instant yeast, salt, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, warm water, and warm whole milk in a stand mixer with a dough hook until a cohesive dough forms, kneading on medium-high speed for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm, draft-free area for 60-75 minutes until doubled in volume.
- Shaping: Deflate the dough and roll out on a floured surface into an 18 x 13 inch rectangular shape, then carefully cut vertical slits to create approximately 20 connected breadsticks.
- Second Rise: Allow the shaped dough to rise for an additional 30-45 minutes to enhance volume and texture.
- Herbed Butter Preparation: Blend melted unsalted butter with onion powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, dried basil, and salt to create a flavorful coating.
- Baking Process: Preheat the oven to 470°F (243°C) with a rack in the middle, brush the breadsticks with melted butter, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Finishing Touches: Immediately after removing from the oven, liberally brush with herbed butter mixture, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, slice along pre-cut lines, and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Tip: Ensure water and milk are warm (110-115°F) to properly activate the instant yeast without killing it.
- Dough Texture Check: The dough should feel slightly tacky but not sticky; add minimal flour during kneading to maintain softness.
- Rising Environment Matters: Choose a consistently warm, draft-free spot like a turned-off oven or near a warm appliance for optimal dough development.
- Butter Brushing Technique: Apply herbed butter immediately after baking for maximum flavor absorption and a restaurant-style finish.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg