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Little Caesars Crazy Bread recipe
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Little Caesars Crazy Bread

Copycat Little Caesars crazy bread recreates the soft, buttery breadsticks you get from the pizza chain, with a golden crust, a fluffy inside, a brush of garlic butter and a shower of grated cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Breadsticks
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 3/4 cups (345 g) all purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon  granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon  salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm water about 110 F (43 C)
  • 2 tablespoons  olive oil plus extra for the bowl
Garlic butter and topping
  • 4 tablespoons (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon  garlic salt
  • 1/3 cup (35 g) finely grated hard Italian style cheese made without animal rennet or nutritional yeast

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add the warm water and olive oil and stir into a shaggy dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise for 45 to 60 minutes until doubled.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Press the dough into an 8 by 10 inch rectangle, cut it into 12 strips and roll each into a rope.
  4. Place the ropes on the baking sheet, cover and let rise for 20 to 30 minutes. Heat the oven to 425 F (220 C).
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until pale golden.
  6. Stir the garlic and garlic salt into the melted butter. Brush it over the hot breadsticks.
  7. Sprinkle with the grated cheese and serve warm with marinara.

Notes

Vegetarian when made with cheese without animal rennet. Contains dairy and gluten. Not vegan as written. Independent recipe, not affiliated with any brand.