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Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks

Soft, fluffy, and perfectly seasoned, these Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks are a nostalgic favorite you can recreate at home. With a buttery garlic topping and just the right herbs, they taste dangerously close to the real thing — and they make the perfect sidekick to pizza, pasta, or soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 12 Breadsticks

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 ½ cups warm water about 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for greasing
  • Topping
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese optional but authentic
  • Pinch of salt
  • Substitutions
  • Dairy-free: Use vegan butter or olive oil.
  • Gluten-free: Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend.
  • Healthier option: Mix half whole-wheat flour with all-purpose.
  • Vegan: Skip Parmesan or use nutritional yeast.

Instructions
 

  • Activate Yeast
  • Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Make Dough
  • Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir, then knead on a floured surface for 7–8 minutes until smooth.
  • First Rise
  • Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).
  • Shape Breadsticks
  • Punch down dough, roll into a 9x13-inch rectangle, and place in a greased 9x13 dish. Score into strips without cutting fully.
  • Second Rise
  • Cover and let rise again for 20–30 minutes until puffy.
  • Bake
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Season
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, paprika, Parmesan, and salt.
  • Slice & Serve
  • Cut along scored lines. Serve warm with marinara for dipping.

Notes

Don’t skip the second rise — it’s key to fluffiness.
Add flour gradually if dough is sticky.
For extra flavor, mix herbs directly into the dough.
Best served fresh, brushed with butter.
Serving Suggestions
With warm marinara, ranch, or garlic butter dip.
Alongside pizza, pasta, or soup.
Sprinkle mozzarella on top in the last 5 minutes for cheesy breadsticks.
Storage & Reheating
Room Temp: 2 days in airtight container.
Fridge: Up to 5 days.
Reheat: 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
Freeze Dough: After first rise, up to 2 months (thaw overnight before baking).
Freeze Baked Breadsticks: Up to 2 months (reheat from frozen).