Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks

Ingredients

For The Dough

• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) Active Dry Yeast
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
• Olive oil or nonstick spray (for greasing pan)

For The Topping

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional but authentic)

Instructions

Make the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes, until foamy. Add the olive oil and salt. Mix in the flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes, either by hand or with a dough hook, until smooth and slightly tacky.

Let It Rise

2. Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Baking Pan

3. While the dough is rising, grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Shape the dough

4. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air bubbles. then roll the dough into a rectangle that fits your buttered pan then place the rolled dough into the prepared pan , pressing it down to fit nicely

second rise

5. Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for an additional 30 minutes, or until it has puffed up.

Brush the dough with butter

6. lightly brush with melted butter -This not only adds flavor but also helps in creating that golden-brown finish.

Score the dough

7. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, gently score the dough into 10 equal strips. This will make it easier to cut after baking.

Bake

8. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the breadsticks for 18–20 minutes, until puffed up and golden brown around the edges.

Butter (again) and Season

9. As soon as they come out of the oven, brush the tops generously with melted butter. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the breadsticks.

Allow them to cool

10. Let the breadsticks to cool for 5–10 minutes in the pan.​

Cut

11. After cooling, use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the breadsticks along the scored lines.​
12. Serve with warm Marinara sauce for dipping!