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Garlic Bread Twists Recipe

By Rachael | Updated on August 6, 2020

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Garlic Bread Twists Recipe:

This easy to make garlic bread recipe makes 20-30 buttery, garlicky, and absolutely delicious garlic bread twists in under and hour. Ready to learn how to make garlic bread easy?

This garlic bread recipe is a twist on a classic recipe. These easy to make garlic bread twists are the perfect addition to any meal. Take your dinner to the next level by adding these to your next meal.

fresh homemade garlic bread twists fresh out of the oven and brushed with garlic butter on a baking sheet

Easy Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread Twists: You guys there is nothing quite like fresh baked bread or breadsticks. But why do they take so darn long to make? Breadsticks are one of my favorite things with a bowl of soup or a big fresh salad. But I never want to put in the time.

But then I think about soft, garlicky breadsticks. The buttery topping! And then I am like, “Ok…worth it!”

Because I never wanted to take the time, I decided it was about time I figured out a fast easy garlic bread recipe that would take under an hour. That way, when I send my kids out to play, and they come in hungry, they don’t have to wait forever to eat! These bread sticks are the fastest, easiest bread ever, and taste amazing to boot! We make garlic bread all the time now! And so far no one is complaining.

delicious garlic bread twist held in a female hand

Garlic Bread Twist Variations:

Not only are Garlic Bread Twists a beautiful golden brown, but they are light, fluffy, and so good. I could fill up on these alone, but love dipping them into a bowl of soup, or a nice pasta sauce. Honestly, I love them just as the recipe is written. But sometimes, it is fun to mix up the filling.

  • Mix some parmesan cheese into the center garlic mixture.
  • Skip the garlic salt and add cinnamon and sugar instead to make them cinnamon twists.
  • Try some fresh herbs and butter. I love basil and garlic.

stack of delicious homemade domino's style bread twists

How to make Homemade Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread Twists go well with soup, pasta, or just on their own. And if you can’t master the twist, don’t worry, they are great just rolled as well. I just like the twist because it means a little filling in every bite, and some extra texture. That extra texture is super nice. I love when you get that nice golden brown with just a little crunchy crispiness. Oh so good.

And when you use a silicone butter brush (not even sure what it is called), and brush melted butter on top…oh em ghee!

pastry brush spreading garlic butter on top of freshly baked garlic bread twists

Tools Used to Make Garlic Bread Twists:

  • Kitchen Aid Mixer: I love using my kitchen aid for these breadsticks because it keeps things simple. Toss the ingredients in and let it knead.
  • Kneading Hook: You can knead by hand, but I figure using the mixer is even easier.
  • Pizza Cutter: I love using a pizza cutter to quickly cut out the breadsticks. It is smooth and simple.
  • Silicone Baking Mat: If I could recommend one thing you purchase for your kitchen it would be these silicone mats! They are the best. They make baking so much easier, and nothing sticks.
  • Pastry Brush: Brush on that butter and shake on some garlic salt!

Other great recipes:

  • Cheesy Garlic Pull-It Bread
  • No Knead Dinner Rolls
  • Simple Quick Dinner Rolls
  • Cheese Stuffed Garlic Rolls

Garlic Bread Twists Recipe

Garlic Bread Twists: This recipe makes 20-30 buttery, garlicky, and absolutely delicious garlic bread twists in under and hour. Ready to learn how to make garlic bread easy?
4.46 from 22 votes
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic bread twists
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 30
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 3 cups warm water
  • 4 Tbs white sugar
  • 2 Tbs yeast
  • 1 tsp butter flavoring optional
  • 6.5 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbs Garlic salt Or to preference, divided
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add warm water, and then add yeast and sugar to it. Be sure the water is not too hot or it will kill your yeast. Stir it and set it aside.
  • Let the yeast mixture sit about 5 minutes. Watch for yeast to foam, if it does not foam, your yeast is dead, your water is too hot, or something went wrong, so toss it out and start again with water that is warm to the touch but not burning.
  • Once yeast foams, add in butter flavoring to the mixing bow (Optional: Only do this step if you are using it, don't worry, it is good without it too).
  • Then using a stand mixer, or hand mixer, on low speed, gradually stir in the flour and salt. I used a kitchen aid, and a bread hook, and it worked well. Add 1/2 a cup at a time until fully incorporated.
  • Continue to mix, kneading the dough for 5 minutes or so, until the dough sticks to your fingers when you touch it, but your finger comes away clean when you pull it. If it is still too sticky, add a little more flour and keep trying until you get a dough that is the right consistency. Once well mixed, let it sit, covered for about 10 minutes to allow dough to rise.
  • While waiting for dough to rise a little (during the 10 minutes), melt your butter in the microwave in 30 second intervals until melted through.
  • Roll out dough into a rectangle shape.
  • Brush with butter, and sprinkle on the garlic salt. Just a sprinkle is good, as you do not want it to be too salty, so adjust to your preference.
  • Once brushed and sprinkled, fold dough in half so that the butter mixture is in the center.
  • Use a pizza cutter to cut 1 inch strips of the dough.
  • Take each strip, and twist them to form garlic bread twists. (See video)
  • Put twists on an ungreased baking sheet (should fill 2 sheets, making 24 bread twists)
  • Cover breadsticks and let rise for 20 minutes.
  • Turn on oven and preheat to 400 while bread is rising.
  • Bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, brush on melted butter, and sprinkle on a little more garlic salt
  • Enjoy

Notes

Humidity and  moisture content can impact the amount of flour you need for this recipe. My best advice is to add it slowly, and use the finger test to see when you have enough. By the finger test I mean stick your finger against the dough, it should stick to your finger, but pull away clean when you pull your finger away. If you are left with residue add more flour. 

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1.3mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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Comments

  1. Joyce says

    July 27, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    These are fabulous exactly as written!!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      July 28, 2017 at 3:05 am

      Thank you Joyce!
      Reply
  2. sylvia a noller says

    August 23, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    How much garlic salt do you put in bread dough
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      August 25, 2017 at 7:42 am

      None, just in the butter/seasoning mix that goes on top before you fold it over.
      Reply
  3. Delina says

    September 17, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    Hi, I tried this recipe using bread flour, the crust of the bread turns out a bit hard, any idea why ?
    Reply
  4. Myrna Peachock says

    October 23, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    I had the same problem with needing more flour. ? I wasn’t sure when to stop. ??‍♀️ So I’ll see how it turns out. I’m trying this as pizza dough too.
    ★★★★☆
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      October 23, 2017 at 3:33 pm

      Oh thanks for letting me know. I will have to look at it and figure out how to adjust it so it makes more sense.
      Reply
  5. Chamu says

    October 27, 2017 at 8:08 am

    For 1 cup flour , how does measurements for other ingredients ???
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  6. Minnia Sturtz says

    October 29, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    I am currently waiting for the twists to rise. It's a very easy recipe, and quick to make. Can't wait to try them.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      November 4, 2017 at 10:29 pm

      Thanks for taking time to comment. I hope you loved them as much as we do.
      Reply
    • Eric says

      January 20, 2023 at 1:12 pm

      What kind of flour are u using
      Reply
      • Rachael says

        January 20, 2023 at 1:29 pm

        All-purpose
  7. Liane says

    November 9, 2017 at 9:52 am

    Is there a recipy in grams ?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      November 13, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      It is not. I am in the USA, and write my recipes using cups.
      Reply
  8. Vickie says

    November 9, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    Hello, What flour did you use? Thanks
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      November 13, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      I just use an all-purpose white flour. Thanks
      Reply
  9. Katie says

    November 22, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    These are amazing! My family and I couldn't stop eating them as they came out of the oven! I want to make these this weekend while we're visiting family-could I make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it?
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      November 23, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      Katie, I am not sure if the dough will work if you make it ahead of time. But you could definitely try it. I would say if you do that, you would want to allow it to slowly rise in the fridge. Good luck. Thanks for letting me know and I hope they work from the fridge!
      Reply
  10. Bets says

    January 9, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    Bake at 400F or Celcius
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 9, 2018 at 7:26 pm

      Bake these at 400 degrees F.
      Reply
  11. Jillian says

    February 21, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    Just made these after googling for quick bread ideas to go with turkey soup.... they're amazing!! I'm actually so excited to make them again for company sometime!! I did find the dough a touch stickier than I'm used to but left it as is and they turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      February 22, 2018 at 11:42 am

      Jillian, I am so glad they were successful for you, we love these garlic bread twists. Thanks for taking time to comment. Have a great day!
      Reply
  12. Mark says

    April 3, 2018 at 3:32 am

    Hi, I just made these and they are amazing, I used strong bread flour though instead of all purpose as I didn't have enough, just wondering once they are baked and cooled can they be frozen? Thanks
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      April 3, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you, yes they can be frozen, but sometimes get a little tough on the exterior when reheated, so to combat that I will sometimes heat them then stick them in a zip top bag so the steam will help soften the outside. Just my preference.
      Reply
  13. Kat says

    April 19, 2018 at 9:41 am

    Ours turned out too gooey to roll out, added a lot of flour, not sure how they will turn out.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 20, 2019 at 5:52 pm

      I usually add flour until I can stick my finger against the dough, and have it stick to my finger, but not leave my finger with dough as I pull away. So just slightly sticky.
      Reply
  14. Rabbit says

    August 11, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    I just made these tonight. SOOO delicious!! I did add thyme to the Garlic and butter step. My husband ate four of them in a row. Definitely saving this recipe!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      August 12, 2018 at 11:49 pm

      I am so glad you liked the garlic bread twists. And the husband. They are a favorite for us.
      Reply
  15. Carol York says

    January 19, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    I made these to go with spaghetti one night, and my guys loved them. Thanks for the great, quick recipe! FYI, for all the users having issues with needing more flour...different flours, different houses, different seasons, all of these factors effect how much moisture is involved, and in turn effect how much flour is needed. That's why you'll see a lot of bread recipes that measure flour by weight as that somewhat takes into account the moisture content of the individual flour. I made the recipe with bread flour and ended up using something closer to 7.5 or 8 cups of flour before the dough came together right in the mixer bowl with the dough hook. But I had been washing dishes and boiling water, and running the dishwasher so my kitchen was pretty humid when I made them, so moisture content of everything was higher making for a stickier dough. Don't be afraid to add enough flour to get the right consistency!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 20, 2019 at 5:51 pm

      Hi Carol. So glad your guys loved them. And great tips and advice on why to add more flour! Thanks
      Reply
  16. Chris says

    February 26, 2019 at 2:00 pm

    My KitchenAid is the classic 4.5 quart size ... I don't think that 6 - 7 cups of flour would fit. I'll try half the recipe, or, maybe 3/4, if I think I can do that math! Looks delicious.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      March 1, 2019 at 8:56 am

      Oh yeah, it definitely fills it pretty full! But the recipe should work without problem if you halve it.
      Reply
  17. Margaret Griffith says

    March 30, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    Hi will the measurement be the same if I use whole wheat flour?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      March 30, 2019 at 10:05 pm

      I haven't made these with wheat flour before. So I can't speak to that.
      Reply
  18. evie says

    October 4, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    Made mine with 1/2 whole wheat flour the first time. So very yummy, making it the same way again today. I sprinkled mine with parmesan cheese after baking.
    ★★★★★
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