Craving those irresistible, mouthwatering garlic breadsticks that make your taste buds dance with joy? Imagine recreating the legendary Domino's breadsticks without leaving the comfort of your home – crispy, cheesy, and bursting with garlic flavor that will make your family and friends think you've secretly hired a professional pizza chef! This foolproof recipe transforms simple pizza dough into golden, buttery breadsticks that are so delicious, they'll disappear from the plate faster than you can say "more, please!"
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 12 breadsticks
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Remove pizza dough from refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to become more pliable and easier to stretch.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangular shape approximately 12x8 inches thick.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Brush half of the butter mixture evenly across the surface of the stretched dough, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the buttered dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the dough into 12 equal breadstick-sized strips.
- Carefully transfer the breadstick strips to the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each stick.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately brush the remaining garlic butter mixture over the hot breadsticks.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the breadsticks for enhanced flavor.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Tips
- Let your pizza dough rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to ensure easy stretching and a more tender texture.
- Use fresh garlic powder for the most intense flavor – avoid stale spices that can make your breadsticks taste flat.
- Don't skimp on the butter mixture! It's the secret to achieving that signature Domino's-style richness.
- For extra crispy edges, make sure to leave some space between breadsticks on the baking sheet.
- Watch your breadsticks closely in the last few minutes of baking to prevent burning – golden brown is what you're aiming for.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor – these breadsticks are at their prime when they're fresh out of the oven.
- If you want to make ahead, you can prepare the dough and cut the strips in advance, then refrigerate until ready to bake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
