Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (35 grams) non-fat dry milk powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons instant (rapid-rise) yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1⅓ cups (315 ml) warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups (480 grams) bread flour
- For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the Breadstick Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1¾ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) unsalted butter, divided, melted
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