Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Breadstick Dough
- Warm water: Helps activate the yeast. It should feel warm, not hot.
- Granulated sugar: Feeds the yeast and helps the dough rise.
- Active dry yeast or instant yeast: Creates soft, fluffy breadsticks.
- All-purpose flour: Gives the breadsticks structure while keeping them tender.
- Salt: Adds flavor to the dough.
- Olive oil: Makes the dough softer and easier to work with.
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- Melted butter: Adds richness and helps the parmesan stick.
- Garlic powder: Gives the classic garlic bread flavor.
- Parmesan cheese: Adds salty, cheesy flavor and the signature breadstick coating.
- Italian seasoning: Optional, but adds extra pizza-night flavor.
- Parsley: Optional, for color and freshness.
For Serving
- Warm marinara sauce: Classic dipping sauce for garlic parmesan breadsticks.
- Pizza sauce: Works perfectly if you want a stronger pizza flavor.
- Ranch or garlic dip: Great for party-style serving.
Best Dough Tip
The dough should feel soft and slightly tacky, not dry. Add flour slowly so the breadsticks stay fluffy after baking.
Best Parmesan Tip
Use finely grated parmesan for the best coating. It sticks better to warm garlic butter than larger shredded parmesan.
