Crazy Bread

Get ready to fall in love with homemade "Crazy Bread," a warm, buttery side dish that’s as comforting as it is addictive! These golden breadsticks are crafted from a simple yeast dough, brushed generously with garlic-infused butter, and topped with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fragrant dried parsley. Perfectly soft on the inside with just the right amount of chew, this recipe creates 10-12 breadsticks ideal for serving alongside pasta, pizza, or salads—or enjoying all on their own. With just 15 minutes of baking time and approachable ingredients like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and garlic powder, this Crazy Bread recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor without leaving your kitchen. Whether you're entertaining guests or indulging in a solo snack, these irresistible breadsticks are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently to dissolve the yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.

Step 2

Add salt, olive oil, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix with a spoon or electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 6

After rising, punch down the dough to release any air bubbles and place it onto a floured surface.

Step 7

Roll the dough into a rectangle of about 10x12 inches. Using a knife or pizza cutter, slice into 10-12 strips.

Step 8

Transfer the strips onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart.

Step 9

Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave, then stir in garlic powder.

Step 10

Brush each strip generously with the garlic butter mixture.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the breadsticks are golden brown.

Step 12

Immediately after baking, brush with more garlic butter if desired. Then sprinkle grated parmesan cheese and dried parsley over the hot breadsticks.

Step 13

Serve warm as a delightful side or simple appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(693.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1995.3

Total Fat 91.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 164mg	0%
Sodium 3060.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 246.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 50.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 509.3mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 511.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 49.1%