Garlic Butter Crazy Bread Sticks

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Soft breadsticks brushed with a savory garlic butter sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese for a delicious snack or side dish. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, turns all-purpose flour, warm water, active dry yeast into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 75 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup warm water (110°F), 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Stir and let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined, then knead on a floured surface for 7-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Step 3: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 400°F. Punch down dough and roll into a 10x12 inch rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Step 5: Cut dough into 12 equal sticks about 1 inch wide. Space them slightly apart.
  6. Step 6: Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Step 7: Brush the garlic butter generously over each breadstick, then sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tbsp dried parsley evenly on top.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the breadsticks are golden and cooked through.
  9. Step 9: Remove from oven and brush with any remaining garlic butter. Serve warm as a snack or side.

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