Description
Learn how to recreate the famous Olive Garden breadsticks at home with this simple and delicious recipe. These soft and garlicky breadsticks are perfect as a side dish for your favorite Italian meals.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1½ cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4–5 cups all-purpose flour
Garlic Butter:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Add salt, 2 tablespoons butter, and 3 cups flour. Gradually add remaining flour, knead until soft and tacky. Rise for 1 hour.
- Shaping: Divide dough, roll into ropes, and let rise for 20–30 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat oven, bake breadsticks for 12–14 minutes until golden brown.
- Garlic Butter Finish: Melt 2 tablespoons butter, mix in garlic powder and parsley. Brush on hot breadsticks.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with kosher salt after brushing with garlic butter.
- You can make the dough ahead and refrigerate overnight for a slower rise—just bring to room temperature before shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1½ hours rising)
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
