Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks
These Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks are soft, buttery, and topped with a savory Parmesan herb seasoning. Served with a simple dipping sauce, they make a delicious appetizer, side dish, or pizza-night favorite.
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Servings: 20 breadsticks
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1/4 c non-fat dry milk powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp instant rapid-rise yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 c warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 c bread flour
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Breadstick Seasoning
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter melted and divided
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the dry milk powder, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the warm water and stir well to combine. Let the mixture stand for 2 to 5 minutes, or until it begins to bubble. Add the olive oil and stir again.
Mix and Knead
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the bread flour until a dough begins to form. Increase the speed to medium-low and knead for about 5 minutes, or until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Divide and Shape
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and divide it into two equal portions. Brush the bottoms of two 9x13-inch pans with 4 tablespoons of melted butter each. Roll each piece of dough into a 9x13-inch rectangle and place it into the prepared pans. Brush the tops of the dough with 1 tablespoon melted butter each.
Let the Dough Rise
- Cover each pan tightly with plastic wrap and place them in a warm, draft-free area. Allow the dough to rise for about 90 minutes, or until puffed and nearly doubled in size.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
- While the dough is rising, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, basil, marjoram, garlic powder, and salt. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 475°F.
Score the Dough
- Once the dough has risen, remove the plastic wrap. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, score each pan of dough into 10 equal breadsticks.
Bake
- Bake the breadsticks for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and the edges begin to look crisp.
Prepare the Breadstick Seasoning
- While the breadsticks are baking, combine the Parmesan cheese, onion powder, oregano, garlic powder, basil, and salt in a small bowl. Stir to mix evenly.
Finish the Breadsticks
- As soon as the breadsticks are removed from the oven, brush each pan with the remaining melted butter. Immediately sprinkle the breadstick seasoning evenly over the tops.
Cool and Serve
- Let the breadsticks cool in the pans for 5 to 10 minutes. Use a spatula to transfer them to a cutting board. Slice fully along the scored lines and serve warm or at room temperature with the dipping sauce.
Notes
To make these Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks gluten free, replace the bread flour with a gluten-free bread flour blend or a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend designed for yeast baking. Make sure the dry milk powder, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, and all dried seasonings are certified gluten free, as some packaged products may contain hidden gluten or cross-contact risks. Gluten-free dough may be softer and less elastic than traditional dough, so you may need to handle it more gently and avoid adding too much extra flour. The rise time and final texture may also vary slightly depending on the flour blend used.