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If you need a really easy, really simple, perfect side dish that pairs with any meal, these homemade 3-ingredient Pizza Dough Breadsticks are a wonderful solution! Best of all, you can enjoy them warm from the oven in about 15 minutes!
Table of Contents
- 3-Ingredient Homemade Breadsticks from Pizza Dough
- Ingredients for Easy Pizza Dough Breadsticks
- How to Make Homemade Pizza Dough Breadsticks
- Prep and Storage Tips for Pizza Dough Breadsticks
- Tips and Recipe Variations for Homemade Pizza Dough Breadsticks
- What to Serve with Pizza Dough Breadsticks
- More Easy Appetizer Recipes
- 3-Ingredient Pizza Dough Breadsticks Recipe
I never really set out to create a delicious breadstick recipe. In fact, since I don’t consider myself a baker (at all!), I had become quite comfortable with purchasing prepared, frozen breadsticks from my grocery store freezer section. Keith and the boys never complained about the frozen garlic breadsticks when I served them with our spaghetti dinners, so why try anything else?!
But then I stumbled upon these breadsticks…my first time making them was kind of like a happy accident! And you know what? They were too good not to share…
3-Ingredient Homemade Breadsticks from Pizza Dough
Let’s be real – these are semi-homemade breadsticks, I’ll admit it. We’re not fussing with making our own bread dough from scratch. I’m all about the quick prep options, and these easy breadsticks are just that!
These 3-ingredient breadsticks are made with store-bought pizza dough and ready in a flash – and are 1,000 times better than their frozen counterparts. This is a quick side dish that the whole family will adore. I first had the idea to make breadsticks from pizza dough when I was preparing a batch of Jalapeño Pretzel Dogs. There were a few scraps of leftover pizza dough that I didn’t need for the hot dogs. That’s when this breadsticks recipe was born!
Ingredients for Easy Pizza Dough Breadsticks
Here are the 3 simple ingredients you need to make easy homemade breadsticks. I’ll also provide some ingredient tips and variations for even more delicious flavors! You can find the complete ingredient list and full printable recipe in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Refrigerated Pizza Dough: store-bought dough makes this “homemade” recipe super simple.
- Melted Butter: to brush onto the breadsticks for flavor and that golden brown color.
- Salt: for seasoning.
How to Make Homemade Pizza Dough Breadsticks
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- Unroll pizza dough on the counter or on a cutting board.
- Slice dough into 8 strips.
- Take one strip and fold it over in half. Twist gently and place on a baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Brush each breadstick with melted butter. Sprinkle salt over top to taste.
- Bake breadsticks until golden brown.
What’s the best kind of store-bought pizza dough to make breadsticks with?
My personal preference is Pillsbury brand pizza dough, but just about any store-bought, pre-made pizza dough will work! You’ll want to use a refrigerated dough. I prefer the dough that comes in the cans as sheets, so I can easily unroll the dough and slice it up without the hassle of rolling out the dough with a rolling pin.
What toppings/seasonings can I add to homemade pizza dough breadsticks?
Sometimes the easiest, quickest, and most simple recipes are the best since these are the realistic solutions that suit our busy lives. A little salt and melted butter is all you really need for this flavorful homemade breadstick recipe.
If you want to dress up these homemade breadsticks even more, here are some suggestions!
- Easy Cheesy Breadsticks: top the breadsticks with the shredded cheese of your choice – cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or an Italian blend.
- Pizza Breadsticks: instead of twisting the pizza dough, top the dough with your favorite pizza sauce and cheese. Then use a pizza cutter to slice the pizza into breadsticks!
- Garlic & Herb Breadsticks: a simple garlic and fresh herbs mixture can add tons of flavor to your simple breadsticks. Make a quick garlic butter by mixing garlic powder and Italian seasoning with melted or room-temperature butter. Brush the butter mixture onto the pizza dough before baking.
Prep and Storage Tips for Pizza Dough Breadsticks
You can store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container for up to 1 week (or longer), or they can be frozen. These semi-homemade pizza dough breadsticks are easy to prep in batches ahead of time – simply prepare the dough, freeze the twisted breadsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then store the bread sticks in a freezer bag until the day of. They don’t even need to be thawed beforehand!
If you’re adding toppings, don’t add them until you’re ready to bake a batch of breadsticks. Otherwise, just brush them with melted butter and salt, toss them in the oven, and you’re ready to go!
Tips and Recipe Variations for Homemade Pizza Dough Breadsticks
- Use garlic salt instead of regular salt to make simple garlic breadsticks.
- Sprinkle the bread sticks with grated Parmesan or garnish with chopped chives or parsley.
- Serve with a simple marinara sauce or your favorite pizza sauce for dipping.
- Layer the inside of the breadsticks with shredded cheese and garlic powder before folding and twisting for tasty stuffed cheesy garlic breadsticks.
- You can make these pizza dough breadsticks in a toaster oven or air fryer as well as the oven – most store-bought pizza dough has alternative cooking directions on the package!
What to Serve with Pizza Dough Breadsticks
These easy homemade pizza dough breadsticks pair with just about any dinner! Your dinner table will be complete with any of these dishes:
- Dump-and-Bake Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
- Dump-and-Bake Italian Sausage Casserole
- Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti
- Sausage and Cheese Tortellini Skillet
- Italian Beef Noodle Soup
- Homemade Spaghetti O’s
- Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage
- Leftover Turkey Chili
- Beer Cheese Soup with Bacon and Broccoli
- Muffin Tin Meatloaf
- Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles
- Chicken and Stars Soup
- Crock Pot Brunswick Stew Recipe
- Roasted Tomato Soup
Lo and behold, the finished product was a huge hit, and my accidental breadsticks have been a regular dinnertime request ever since! I hope that my happy accident becomes a favorite in your home, too!
More Easy Appetizer Recipes
3-Ingredient Pizza Dough Breadsticks
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- Unroll pizza dough on the counter or on a cutting board.1 13.8 ounce can refrigerated pizza dough
- Slice dough into 8 strips.
- Take one strip and fold it over in half. Twist gently and place on baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Brush each breadstick with melted butter. Sprinkle salt over top, to taste.1-2 tablespoons butter, Salt
- Bake breadsticks for about 9-12 minutes, or just until golden brown.
Notes
- Easy Cheesy Breadsticks: top the breadsticks with the shredded cheese of your choice – cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or an Italian blend.
- Pizza Breadsticks: instead of twisting the pizza dough, top the dough with your favorite pizza sauce and cheese. Then use a pizza cutter to slice the pizza into breadsticks!
- Garlic & Herb Breadsticks: a simple garlic and fresh herbs mixture can add tons of flavor to your simple breadsticks. Make a quick garlic butter by mixing garlic powder and Italian seasoning with melted or room-temperature butter. Brush the butter mixture onto the pizza dough before baking.
- Use garlic salt instead of regular salt to make simple garlic breadsticks.
- Sprinkle the bread sticks with grated Parmesan or garnish with chopped chives or parsley.
- Serve with a simple marinara sauce or your favorite pizza sauce for dipping.
- Layer the inside of the breadsticks with shredded cheese and garlic powder before folding and twisting for tasty stuffed cheesy garlic breadsticks.
- You can make these pizza dough breadsticks in a toaster oven or air fryer as well as the oven – most store-bought pizza dough has alternative cooking directions on the package!
Gonna try this out!
Great!
Do you put additional seasonings on before or after?
Hi, Lisa! I would brush them with a little bit of olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle with seasonings just before baking. 🙂
Can you share which brand you use?
Hi, Beth! Sure, I use the Pillsbury brand. Any similar pizza dough will work, though. A ball of fresh pizza dough would probably be delicious!
My bread sticks want to untwist. Help?
Hi, Kiki! I would give them a little pinch on each end so that the dough doesn’t try to unravel. 🙂
Do you think you could you make these from a pizza crust mix?
Hi Belinda,
We haven’t tested it, but we think it would work! Just keep a close eye on the oven, and adjust the baking time as needed.