Homemade Breadsticks Recipe (Crazy Bread)
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Homemade Breadsticks Recipe (Crazy Bread)
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This Homemade Breadsticks Recipe is so soft and easy to make. Try it two ways, as perfect Copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread, OR as Olive Garden Breadsticks!
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Ingredients
For the Homemade Breadsticks:
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Little Caesars Crazy Bread:
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (1/4 tsp salt + 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara
For Olive Garden Breadsticks:
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (1/4 tsp salt + 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup lukewarm (just barely above room temperature) water with the sugar and dry active yeast. Allow the mixture to bloom (foam) for 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric stand mixer add 2 cups flour and salt. Use the standard paddle attachment, not a bread hook. Turn on low and add very hot water. Mix to combine.
- Once the yeast is very foamy, pour it into the mixing bowl. Turn the mixer on and slowly add the last cup of flour. Let the mixer run until the dough is very smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Dump the dough out onto a floured work surface. It should be very soft and tacky. Cut the dough into quarters. Then cut each quarter into 3 equal pieces, to make 12 equal portions.
- Use your hands to roll each piece of dough against the counter, into a long 10-inch rope. Gently move the dough ropes onto the baking sheets, leaving room in between for expansion.
- Once all the breadsticks are rolled out, place them in the oven for 12-14 minutes.
- For Little Caesars Crazy Bread: Place the butter and garlic salt in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30-60 seconds to melt. Place the parmesan cheese in a large baking dish. Brush the garlic butter over 2-3 breadsticks at a time. Then move them to the parmesan cheese dish and shake to coat them in cheese. Move the Crazy Bread to a serving platter and repeat with the remaining breadsticks. Serve warm with marinara for dipping!
- For Olive Garden Breadsticks: Place the butter and garlic salt in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30-60 seconds to melt. Brush the garlic butter over the breadsticks and serve warm!
Notes
- To Measure the Flour: Stir the flour in the bag, then spoon it into measuring cups and level the top with a flat butter knife. For more baking help, see our 100 Best Baking Tips!
- Nutritional facts are calculated for Crazy Bread with Marinara. Olive Garden Breadsticks would be lower in calories and fat.
- This recipe is super easy to double.
- The breadsticks also freezer well after baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1stick
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
444mg
(19%)
Potassium
96mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12sticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1stick | |
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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