Description

Crazy bread is one of the most popular menu items at Little Caesars, and making it from scratch at home is surprisingly easy. The breadsticks are baked to perfection and then topped with melted butter, garlic, and parmesan cheese for a delicious accompaniment to pizza and salad.

Directions

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer. fitted with the dough hook, add 1/2 cup of the warm water and the sugar. Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the top and stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Let stand until the mixture is frothy, about 5 minutes. 
4. Sift in the bread flour and salt into the mixture. Add the remaining 1/4 cup warm water and the olive oil.
5. With the mixer on low speed, mix until the ingredients are combined, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl to be sure the flour is incorporated, about 2 minutes.
6. Increase the speed to medium and knead until the dough is smooth, elastic, and shiny, 8 to 10 minutes. 
7. Lightly oil a clean large bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the oiled bowl, tossing to coat. Cover with plastic or a kitchen towel.
8. Leave in a warm place until the dough doubles in size, about 2 hours.
9. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
10. Roll each piece into a cylinder about 8-inches long.
11. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
12. Cover with a kitchen towel and let the breadsticks rise until slightly larger, about 20 minutes.
13. Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 375 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
14. Bake until the breadsticks are golden brown, about 16 minutes.
15. In a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter and garlic powder until combined.
16. Brush the garlic butter onto the breadsticks, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.