Crazy bread is the ultimate bread stick! Light and airy bread soaked in garlic butter, topped with parmesan cheese... I'm drooling just writing this. These are a must try!
Crazy Bread - Little Caesars Copy Cat Recipe
If you have never had crazy bread you are missing out on something wonderful... but don't worry I'm sharing my easy recipe so you can make this delicious snack at home!
I love recreating my favorite take out recipes at home. Not only is it fun to make them at home but it is also a healthier option as I can control exactly what does in the food I'm eating.
These breadsticks are a great side dish, they pair great with pasta, soups and salads. One of my favorite weeknight dinners is a delicious soup, big green salad and these amazing breadsticks.
What is in Crazy Bread?
Star Ingredient
- By now you know that garlic is by far one of my most used and favorite ingredients. These breadsticks are covered in garlic butter and topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese. For the ultimate breadsticks.
How to Make Crazy Bread
It can be intimidating to make bread but these easy breadsticks are a great beginner recipe. I make my dough in a stand mixer which does all the work for me so I don't need to do any kneading. This recipe can also be made by hand and kneaded for 10-15 minutes until a smooth dough ball forms.
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1 Add yeast, water and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Let the yeast dissolve until frothy.
2 Once the yeast is frothy, add in the oil, salt and flour. Turn mixer on and knead the dough for 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, or knead by hand until and firm ball is formed. The dough should be a little sticky. If it is overly sticky then add in a bit more flour.
3 Lightly grease or spray a bowl and place dough into the bowl. Cover and leave in a warm area until the dough rises and doubles in size. Approximately 30-45 minutes.
4 Preheat oven to 400°F.
5 Turn dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet (ex. pizza tray). Use the palms of your hands to press the dough into a large circle.
6 Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into 1 inch wide breadsticks, you do not need to push the breadsticks apart, they will bake side by side. Let the sliced dough rest for 10 minutes in a warm place.
7 Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is light brown.
8 Melt butter with minced garlic, garlic powder and minced parsley.
9 Once the breadsticks are baked, brush the melted butter all over the breadsticks. Then sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and serve.
Storage and Leftovers
My family loves these breadsticks we usually finish them in one sitting. However, if you have leftovers store in air tight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge. To reheat simply place on a cookie sheet and reheat in the oven for 5 minutes at 350°F. This will make them crispy again. You can also microwave for 15 seconds for a softer breadstick.
Serving
Pair these breadsticks perfectly with these easy dinner ideas:
- One Pan Creamy Chicken Marsala - golden pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms in a rich Creamy Marsala wine sauce. Soak up all that delicious sauce with this crazy bread!
- Creamy Pancetta and Peas Alfredo Pasta - have a fancy Italian dinner in!
- Sticky Glazed Meatloaf - create the ultimate kid friendly dinner. Sweet and sticky meatloaf with a side of garlicy crazy bread!
Enjoy!
- Sab
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Copycat Little Caesars Crazy Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
Bread
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups flour
Garlic Cheese Topping
- 3 tablespoon butter (melted)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic (finely minced, 1 small clove)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (finely minced, optional)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Accompaniments
- dipping sauce of choice (ex. marinara sauce, ranch, Caesar dressing, garlic sauce, etc.)
Instructions
- Add yeast, water and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Let the yeast dissolve until frothy.
- Once the yeast is frothy, add in the oil, salt and flour. Turn mixer on and knead the dough for 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, or knead by hand until and firm ball is formed. The dough should be a little sticky. If it is overly sticky then add in a bit more flour.
- Lightly grease or spray a bowl and place dough into the bowl. Cover and leave in a warm area until the dough rises and doubles in size. Approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Turn dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet (ex. pizza tray). Use the palms of your hands to press the dough into a large circle.
- Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into 1 inch wide breadsticks (approximately 10 - 12 breadsticks), you do not need to push the breadsticks apart, they will bake side by side. Let the sliced dough rest for 10 minutes in a warm place.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is light brown.
- Melt butter with minced garlic, garlic powder and minced parsley.
- Once the breadsticks are baked, brush the melted butter all over the breadsticks. Then sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and serve.
C.P. says
Shut the front door, this bread is amazing 😀
Tiredmom says
My second time making. I forgot to let it rest the second time, so I hope we survive.the 1st time was so good I instantly bookmarked it! Hoping this time it will come out fine. I decided that putting butter on the bread 1st and then sprinkling on the seasonings makes it more Olive Garden like. The 1st time the seasonings weren’t that strong for my tasting/the butter absorbed them all.
Ashley Poston says
Wow. These came out absolutely perfect. this have the best & most accurate dough Recipe I've ever followed. My kids (teenager & little ones) all asked me to make them again the next day! I definitely want them again, too.
Sabrina says
Hi Ashley, thank you so much for your comment. We are so happy to hear you all enjoyed the recipe, it's one of our family favorites as well!
Robin says
These are amazing!
Mone't says
These came out GREAT! Just pulled them out of my oven and tried one. I just began my bread making journey and was a little skeptical of my skills. The recipe was easy to follow and I am more than pleased by the outcome. Thank you VERY MUCH 😁
Eric says
Excellent! I worked at a Little Caesars back in the late 80’s. After trying multiple crazy bread copycat recipes, including a few of my own, this one was the closest I’ve ever come to Crazy Bread. I was very pleased. HOWEVER, you’ve forgotten the ever important corn meal on the bottom of the pan. Still five stars though!
Anonymous says
Delicious garlic bread. I added 1/2 cup parmesan and may try adding the toppings mid-bale next time.
Beth says
My kids love crazy bread and asked me to make a homemade version. These were fantastic. I didn’t use parsley as the original from the restaurant doesn’t, but that would’ve looked nice. Also, we felt they were a bit more garlicky than the restaurant, but we like garlic so that was fine. I made it rectangular shape so that they were all the same length and no one had to have the small ends. Overall excellent and easy recipe that I will be making again and again.