Garlic Breadsticks

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My foolproof garlic breadsticks are drenched in roasted garlic butter and gooey cheese and bake in minutes. It needs just 5 simple ingredients.

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The easiest garlic breadsticks recipe ever.

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Honestly, who can resist a pile of buttery garlic bread sticks? I know I can’t! And since I made these homemade breadsticks with my magic 2-ingredient dough, they’re even more convenient and foolproof. 

It’s ready in under 20 minutes and needs just a few ingredients. I could eat them on their own, but they are perfect with a bowl of Tuscan white bean soup or some Italian stuffed peppers. My family reckon these taste even better than Olive Garden.

If you are looking for more finger food recipes, try my corn nuggets, air fryer chicken wings, buffalo cauliflower bites, and bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese next.

Key Ingredients

  • Greek yogurt dough. To make this dough, you’ll need self-rising flour and Greek yogurt, which can be full-fat, low-fat, or nonfat. 
  • Butter. I used melted unsalted butter, but you could also use good-quality olive oil. 
  • Minced garlic. I highly recommend using fresh minced garlic over bottled garlic or garlic powder.
  • Shredded cheese. Use whatever shredded cheese or dairy-free cheese you’d like. For a more Italian flavor, I’d recommend a mix of mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan cheese.
  • Mixed herbs. I used an Italian herb blend with rosemary, basil, and oregano. 

How to make garlic breadsticks

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

Step 1- Make the dough. Prepare the 2-ingredient magic dough as directed.

Step 2- Shape it into a rough rectangular shape.

Step 3- Assemble. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops of the dough with butter or olive oil. Brush the melted butter with garlic over the dough, reserving half an inch from each side, then sprinkle cheese and herbs.

Step 4- Bake the breadsticks for 15-17 minutes or until golden around the edges.

Step 5- Slice and serve. Remove the breadsticks from the oven and sprinkle with more Italian herbs and salt. Using a pizza cutter, slice the loaf into strips.

homemade garlic breadsticks with herbs.

Arman’s recipe tips

  • Use a stand mixer. This is optional, but sometimes, when I make the dough, I find using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment makes the process go more smoothly. 
  • Add more garlic. Actually, you can add as much garlic as you’d like, but for every extra tablespoon of garlic, add an extra teaspoon of butter or oil. 
  • Wrap in foil. If you notice the breadsticks are turning golden brown before the centers are fully cooked, lightly cover them with foil to prevent burning. 
  • Add plenty of flour to your work surface. Trust me, nothing is a bigger pain than cleaning up a sticky, doughy mess, so add plenty of flour to your surface and dough ball!

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a storebought dough?

Yes, if you don’t want to make your own dough, you can use store-bought pizza dough instead. Just remember it has to be fresh, and you’ll still need to roll it out.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes, simply use gluten-free self-rising flour to make the dough, and these breadsticks will be gluten-free. 

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Garlic Breadsticks

5 from 70 votes
No one can resist these cheesy garlic breadsticks. They need just five ingredients and cook up in under 20 minutes. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings: 20 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes

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Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Prepare the Greek yogurt dough by combining the Greek yogurt with flour untll smooth.
  • Shape it into a rough, rectangular shape. Transfer the dough onto a lined pan. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops of the dough with either butter or olive oil to cover the entire pizza dough completely.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together your melted butter/olive oil with minced garlic. Re-using the pastry brush, brush the mixture all over the top of the dough, reserving half an inch from each side. Sprinkle with cheese over the top. Add some Italian mixed herbs on top.
  • Bake the cheesy garlic breadsticks for 15-17 minutes, or until golden around the edges and the cheese has melted.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with more Italian herbs. Use a pizza cutter to slice into breadsticks.

Notes

* You can also use any pizza dough of choice (1 pound). 
To store: Store leftover garlic sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. 
To freeze: Wrap cooled leftover bread sticks in foil or plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container. Freeze them for up to 2 months. 
To reheat: Reheat the breadsticks in a preheated oven set to 350F for 8-10 minutes or in the air fryer set to 375 for 5-6 minutes. You can also microwave leftover breadsticks, but they won’t crisp up as nicely.
Make them vegan. Make my homemade dough with coconut Greek yogurt and use olive oil and plant-based cheese. You can also omit the cheese altogether if you prefer. 
Serve with sauce. Like marinara sauce, pomodoro sauce, sugo, or hot honey sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSodium: 38mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 5g
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
Tried this recipe?Give us a shout at @thebigmansworld or tag #thebigmansworld!

Originally published May 2020, updated and republished February 2025

Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. Thanks for sharing, Arman.
    We just baked this super easy no yeast garlic pizza bread with coconut yogurt and oat milk today.
    We love it. 😉

  2. 5 stars
    Arman, this is brilliant. I just made this recipe using gluten free self-rising flour and plain coconut yogurt and it’s fabulous. My kids have a million food allergies (only a mild hyperbole) and we always struggle to find a bread or flatbread that they can safely eat. Your recipe was delicious, quick, versatile, and we are all very happy people right now! THANK YOU for your creativity and for posting this! Wonderful!!

  3. GROßARTIG, vielen vielen DANK, ich freue mich riesig darauf!!!
    Ich lese schon viele Jahre deinen Blog und bin immer wieder aufs Neue Begeistert!
    Gruß,
    Jesse-Gabriel

  4. Bitte bitte stell doch deine genialen Rezepte wieder in Gramm ein, ich bin mir sicher das sich noch viele andere riesig darüber freuen würden!

    Grüße aus Berlin sendet,
    Jesse-Gabriel