Description

Soft, fluffy breadsticks brushed with melted butter and garlic, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese — just like Little Caesar’s Crazy Bread: buttery, garlicky, cheesy, and completely irresistible.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups warm water

1 tbsp granulated sugar

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (one packet)

3 cups all‑purpose flour

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp olive oil

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)

1 clove garlic, minced

½ tsp garlic powder (or garlic salt mix)

Grated Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy (about 5‑10 minutes).
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and oil. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Knead on a floured surface for about 6‑8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (≈1 hour).
Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle about ½‑inch thick.
Cut dough into strips (breadstick shape) and place on a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Let rise again for 20‑30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 200°C (≈400°F). Bake breadsticks for 12‑15 minutes, or until light golden on top.
Meanwhile, melt butter and stir in minced garlic and garlic powder.
Once breadsticks are hot out of the oven, brush them generously with garlic butter mixture.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over top while still warm. Serve immediately with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

You can use store‑bought pizza dough to save time.

Don’t overbake — breadsticks should be soft and slightly golden.

Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor, but pre‑grated works in a pinch.

Keep breadsticks warm by covering with a clean towel if serving later.

Reheat leftovers in the oven wrapped in foil to preserve softness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: undefined
Category: Side / Snack
Method: Yeasted dough, baking
Cuisine: American / Copycat fast food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 breadstick
Calories: 170
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 250 mg
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg