Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe
Make your own Olive Garden breadsticks at home! This recipe is a perfect copycat, providing soft, buttery, and delicious breadsticks just like the restaurant's.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1.25 cups Warm water (105-115°F)
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Butter, melted (for brushing)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder (for brushing)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for brushing)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, flour, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a breadstick shape.
- Place breadsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While breadsticks are baking, melt butter and mix in garlic powder and salt for brushing.
- Brush the warm breadsticks with the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, serve these breadsticks immediately. You can also store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.