Copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread

That buttery, garlicky Little Caesars Crazy Bread we all love? You can make it at home, and it’s SO good! Soft, fluffy, and covered in Parmesan. Oh, and don’t get me started on the garlic butter! Good luck eating just one!

Little Caesars Crazy Bread Ingredients

• Watch the Water Temperature: Keep your water between 105–110°F to help the yeast activate. Water that’s too hot can kill the yeast!
• Use the Right Yeast: Instant yeast makes this recipe quick and easy. If using active dry yeast, proof it in warm water first and allow extra rising time.
• Check Your Dough: It should feel smooth and slightly tacky, not sticky. Add flour or water one tablespoon at a time until you get the right consistency.
• No Stand Mixer? No problem! You can knead the dough by hand. It just takes a little extra time.
• Save Time: Store-bought pizza dough works great when you need a shortcut!

How to Make Little Caesars Crazy Bread

This copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread recipe is easier than you think! The dough comes together quickly, and that buttery Parmesan topping is everything! Serve these warm breadsticks with homemade marinara sauce or pizza sauce or alongside your favorite pizza, and watch them disappear!

1. Make the Dough: Add the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer, then stir to combine. Add the warm water and olive oil, then knead with the dough hook on low speed for about 5 minutes, until a smooth ball forms. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and let it rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
2. Long Breadstick: Punch down the dough, then use your hands to shape it into a rectangle. Cut into 12 even strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Place the strips on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and let them rest for 10 minutes. While the dough rests, preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake the breadsticks for 10–12 minutes.
3. Garlic Butter Mixture: While the breadsticks bake, combine the melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Place the grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Brush the warm breadsticks with garlic butter.
4. Roll in Cheese: Then roll each one in Parmesan cheese. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping!

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Copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread

These homemade Little Caesars Crazy Bread breadsticks are soft, fluffy, buttery, and loaded with garlic Parmesan flavor!

Course Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian American

Keyword copycat little caesars crazy bread recipe, crazy bread, little caesars breadsticks, little caesars crazy bread

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

rise time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 12 minutes minutes

Servings 12 breadsticks

Calories 187kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast 1 packet
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups warm water between 105-110 degrees
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons melted salted butter
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• To a bowl of a stand mixer, add 3 cups all-purpose flour. 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix to combine. Add 1 ¼ cups warm waterand 1 tablespoon olive oil. Knead with a dough hook on low speed until a smooth ball forms, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a greased bowl and let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size. Once doubled, punch down the dough and use your hands to pat out the dough to roughly a 9 x 15-inch rectangle. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into 12 even strips. Place each strip on a baking sheet and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
• While the dough rests, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 10-12 minutes. While the breadsticks bake, combine 4 tablespoons melted salted butter and ½ teaspoon garlic powder in a small bowl. Place ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish.
• When the breadsticks are done, brush each breadstick with the butter, then roll it in the Parmesan cheese. Move to a serving plate and serve with marinara for dipping.

Notes

Storage Instructions

• Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

• Freezer: Wrap breadsticks individually in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge.

• Make Ahead: Make the dough the night before and store in the fridge to rise overnight.

 

 

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg

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