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!
3 Reasons to Go Crazy for This Bread!
- Better Than Takeout: Fresh from the oven, buttery, garlicky, and loaded with Parmesan. What’s not to love?
- Simple Ingredients: Just a handful of pantry staples are all you need to make these delicious breadsticks.
- Easy Shortcut: Short on time? Use store-bought pizza dough to make these homemade breadsticks and get straight to the good stuff!
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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Roll in Cheese: Then roll each one in Parmesan cheese. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping!
Must Have Kitchen Tools
- Stand Mixer: Makes mixing and kneading the dough quick and easy.
- Baking Sheets: For baking the breadsticks until golden brown.
- Pastry Cutter or Pizza Cutter: Makes cutting the dough into even strips easy.
- Pastry Brush: For brushing the breadsticks with garlic butter.
Copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
- 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
Pizza Night Perfection
