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DIY Homemade Pizza Hut Breadsticks

These cheesy breadsticks are a copycat Pizza Hut recipe. They are thick and fluffy with a crispy crumb and easy to make at home. The homemade seasoning is the secret! Serve with a thick marinara dipping sauce or homemade queso.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: copy cat pizza hut breadstick, pizza hut breadstick seasoning, pizza hut breadsticks
Servings: 12 breadsticks
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 9x9 pan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

Breadsticks

  • ⅓ cup milk dairy or soy milk
  • 3 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1¼ cup water lukewarm (keep 1/2 c and 3/4 c separate)
  • 4½ tbsp oil
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 3 cups all purpose flour

Breadstick Topping

  • 4 tbsp parmesan grated
  • 3 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1½ tsp onion powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

  • Mix 1/2 c water,1/3 cup milk, sugar and yeast. Milk and water should be lukewarm. Let sit 15 minutes so yeast activates.
    yeast
  • Meanwhile, add flour, salt and 1½ tbsp oil to bowl and mix. Make a well in center of flour.
    flour
  • Once yeast is bubbly and foamy pour into center of well in flour mix. Mix to form a dough. Add 3/4 cup of water as needed to make a wet dough. Note, it will be wet and sticky. I find using my hands to be easiest, greasing with a little oil to prevent stickiness.
    activated yeast and dough
  • Brush 9X13 pan with 3 tbsp oil on all sides. Put dough in pan and cover with plastic wrap. Brush top with olive oil so plastic doesn't stick. Let sit to rise in dark, warm place for 2 hours.
    breadstick dough
  • After two hours, dough will have risen. With a light touch, spread dough out to corners of pan. Use a knife to cut desired shape of breadsticks. Cover and let rise 45 minutes again in warm, dark place.
  • Meanwhile, mix seasonings for breadsticks in a small bowl (garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and salt). Melt butter. Preheat oven to 475F.
    pizza hut breadstick seasoning
  • After 45 minutes, take out tray. Brush top with olive oil (this gives the crunch). Bake for 20 minutes at 475F.
    risen dough
  • Take out tray and reduce oven temperature to 350F. Brush bread sticks with melted butter. Sprinkle seasoning mix all over. Top with 1 tbsp parmesan. Bake again for 10-12 minutes.
    breadsticks with seasoning
  • Take out bread stick and sprinkle 2-3 tbsp grated parmesan all over the sticks. Once cooled, enjoy!
    copycat pizza hut breadsticks

Notes

Note: substitute butter and parmesan for vegan alternatives to make a vegan version

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg