Pizza Hut Cheese Sticks Recipe
Recreate the cheesy, buttery magic of Pizza Hut’s iconic cheese sticks at home! This recipe features a soft, pillowy dough brushed with melted butter, topped with mozzarella, parmesan, and savory seasonings. Baked until golden brown and bubbly, these breadsticks are perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Pastry brush
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
Dough
- 1½ tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp warm water divided
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter thinly sliced
- 1 egg yolk lightly beaten
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Assembly
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted, divided
- Marinara sauce for dipping
- ¼ tbsp garlic salt
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in half of the warmed water and let it sit until foamy.
- In a separate large bowl, place the butter, sugar, and salt.
- Pour the remaining warm water over the butter mixture and let it sit.
- After five minutes, whisk the butter mixture to combine, even if the butter hasn’t fully melted.
- Add the egg yolk and proofed yeast mixture, whisking to incorporate.
- Stir in the flour until just mixed.
- Grease the baking dish with melted butter, ensuring the bottom and sides are coated.
- Spread the dough evenly into the pan, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Uncover the dough and brush the remaining melted butter over the top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, parmesan, garlic salt, and oregano evenly across the surface.
- Bake for 28-31 minutes, until the edges turn dark golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and allow the breadsticks to cool for 10 minutes.
- Carefully lift them from the pan and cut into 8 even slices.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the water is at 110°F—too hot can kill the yeast, while too cold won’t activate it properly.
- Brushing butter over the dough before and after baking enhances both flavor and texture.
- Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties, which often contain anti-caking agents.