Introduction

These copycat Pizza Hut breadsticks bring a warm, buttery, and herby delight right to your kitchen. Soft on the inside with a crisp exterior, they are perfect for dipping in marinara sauce or enjoying on their own.

A woman's hand holding a thick rectangular piece of golden-brown garlic bread coated with herbs and garlic bits, dipping into a white bowl filled with bright red, chunky marinara sauce. The bread has a soft, white, fluffy inside and a slightly crispy crust. Around the bowl on a white marbled texture surface, there are more pieces of the bread that show the same layers and textures. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 3/4 cups bread flour (spooned and leveled off)
1 teaspoon dry active 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

Step 1: In a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine bread flour, yeast, salt, sugar, 6 tablespoons melted butter, warm water, and warm milk.
Step 2: Mix on low speed until ingredients are combined, then increase to high and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, which may take several minutes.
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.
Step 4: Roll the dough out to an 18×13-inch rectangle and place it on a baking sheet of the same size. Use a pizza cutter to make one lengthwise slit down the center and ten slits across, creating 20 breadsticks.
Step 5: Cover the dough and let it rise again for 30 to 60 minutes.
Step 6: While the dough is rising, prepare the herbed butter by mixing 2 tablespoons melted butter with dried onion powder, oregano, garlic powder, basil, and salt.
Step 7: Preheat the oven to 470°F. Brush the dough with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, then bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
Step 8: Remove the breadsticks from the oven, brush generously with the herbed butter, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, fully cut along the slits, and serve warm with marinara sauce.

Tips & Variations

For extra softness, cover the breadsticks with a clean kitchen towel after baking to keep them warm and moist.
Substitute dried herbs with fresh ones for a brighter flavor, adjusting quantities as fresh herbs are more potent.
Try adding a pinch of crushed red pepper to the herbed butter for a subtle spicy kick.

Storage

Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a warm oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.

How to Serve

A baking tray holds a large, golden brown focaccia bread sliced into long, thin strips with a textured top sprinkled with herbs and coarse salt. One strip has been lifted by a woman's hand and dipped into a small white bowl filled with thick, red marinara sauce. The bread’s crust looks crispy and rough, while the inside appears soft and fluffy. Several other bread strips are scattered on a white marbled surface around the tray, showing their lightly browned sides. A large knife with a black handle rests on the tray beside the bread, hinting at fresh slices. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate it overnight. Let it come to room temperature and rise before rolling it out and baking.

What can I use if I don’t have bread flour?

All-purpose flour can be used, though the texture may be slightly less chewy. For best results, bread flour is recommended.

Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks Recipe

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These Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks replicate the soft, buttery, and herb-infused breadsticks you love from the popular chain. Made from scratch with a rich, tender dough and topped with a flavorful herbed butter and Parmesan cheese, these breadsticks are perfect for serving warm alongside marinara sauce for dipping.

Author: Ruby
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

Ingredients

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Bread Dough

4 3/4 cups bread flour (spooned and leveled off)
1 teaspoon dry active 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

Make the Bread Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, combine the bread flour, dry active yeast, salt, granulated sugar, melted butter, warm water, and warm milk. Start mixing on low speed to combine the ingredients.
Knead the Dough: Increase the mixer speed to high and knead until the dough is smooth, elastic, and well developed. This process usually takes several minutes and requires patience until the dough forms a cohesive ball.
First Rise: Transfer the dough to a large bowl lightly greased with olive oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place, such as a proofing oven, until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Shape the Dough: Once risen, roll out the dough on a floured surface to an 18 by 13-inch rectangle. Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet of the same dimensions. Using a pizza wheel, cut one slit lengthwise down the middle and then make ten even slits across the dough widthwise, creating 20 breadsticks.
Second Rise: Cover the cut dough again and allow it to rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour until puffed and light.
Prepare Herbed Butter: While the dough is rising, mix 2 tablespoons of the melted unsalted butter with dried onion powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, dried basil, and salt until well combined.
Bake the Breadsticks: Preheat your oven to 470°F. Before baking, brush the dough evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the breadsticks are golden and cooked through.
Finish and Serve: Immediately after baking, brush the warm breadsticks generously with the prepared herbed butter mixture. Sprinkle evenly with grated Parmesan cheese. Finally, slice the breadsticks fully along the previously made cuts. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Ensure the water and milk are warmed to 105°F to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
The dough can be kneaded by hand if you do not have a stand mixer, but it will take longer to develop.
Letting the breadsticks rise twice is important for achieving the soft, fluffy texture.
You can substitute dried herbs with fresh herbs, but reduce the quantity by half since fresh herbs are stronger in flavor.
Serve immediately for best taste and texture, though leftovers can be reheated in the oven to restore softness.

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