Bread
Domino's Inspired Garlic Bread Twists
Soft, fluffy bread twists baked until golden brown and brushed with buttery garlic seasoning, then finished with grated Parmesan. They're perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
Inspired by Domino's
Prep
20 min + rise
Cook
15 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Medium
Method
- 1
Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- 3
Cut the dough into evenly sized strips using a pizza cutter.
- 4
Fold each strip in half and gently twist it several times to create the signature bread twist shape.
- 5
Arrange the twists on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- 6
Bake until the twists are lightly golden and cooked through.
- 7
While they bake, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic, garlic powder, and parsley.
- 8
Remove the bread twists from the oven and immediately brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- 9
Sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over the warm bread twists.
- 10
Allow them to cool for two minutes before serving.
- 11
Warm the marinara sauce while the bread twists cool slightly.
- 12
Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Recipe notes
Use cool, relaxed pizza dough; if it springs back while rolling, cover and rest it for 10 minutes. Twist gently so the layers remain visible, and brush garlic butter on while the crust is hot enough to absorb it.
Planning, storage, and serving
Storage and reheating
Cool and refrigerate airtight for up to 3 days because of the garlic-butter topping. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes; freeze baked, unbuttered twists up to 1 month and finish after reheating.
Make-ahead tips
Shape twists and refrigerate on the covered sheet for several hours. Bring them out while the oven heats, then bake and apply garlic butter immediately before serving.
What to serve with it
- - Warm marinara sauce
- - Pizza or baked pasta
- - A chopped Italian salad
Equipment needed
- - Rolling pin
- - Pizza cutter
- - Sheet pan and pastry brush
Difficulty explained
The medium rating reflects shaping even twists and baking the center through without drying the narrow ends.
Nutrition estimate
Calories
195
Protein
6g
Carbs
27g
Fat
7g
Sat. fat
3g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
2g
Sodium
420mg
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and can change materially with brands, substitutions, optional toppings, portion size, and cooking method.
Alternatives
- Use homemade or refrigerated pizza dough, allowing cold dough time to relax before shaping.
- Replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free-style variation, also using plant butter and checking all labels.
- Add red-pepper flakes to the garlic butter for heat or omit fresh garlic for a milder topping.
Pitfalls to Watch Out For
- Over-floured dough slides instead of gripping during twisting; use only enough flour to prevent sticking.
- Uneven strips leave burnt thin ends and raw thick centers; cut and stretch them to similar dimensions.
- Raw garlic can taste harsh if the butter sits cold; warm it gently or use finely minced garlic and brush onto hot twists.
Nutrition Context
- Pizza dough supplies most carbohydrate, while butter and Parmesan add fat, saturated fat, and sodium.
- One twist with marinara and a vegetable-rich meal is a more moderate serving than treating the basket as an individual portion.
FAQ
Why does the pizza dough spring back while shaping?
The gluten is tight. Cover the dough and let it rest 10 minutes, then roll and cut it without forcing it.
How do I keep the twists the same size?
Roll an even rectangle and cut strips with a pizza wheel using a ruler as a guide. Matching sizes finish baking together.
Can I use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic?
Yes. Increase the powder slightly, but fresh garlic gives a rounder aroma. Do not place raw minced garlic on before baking because it may burn.
Can bread twists be prepared ahead?
Shape and refrigerate them covered for several hours, then let them sit briefly while the oven heats. Brush with garlic butter after baking.
How do I refresh leftover garlic bread twists?
Warm at 350 F until soft inside and lightly crisp outside, then brush with reserved garlic butter. Keep marinara separate during storage.