Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

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Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

These soft, buttery Italian Breadsticks, with melted butter and garlic, taste just like the breadsticks at Olive Garden restaurant. Serve with salad, soup, or favorite Italian recipe.

Course Appetizer, Side Dishes

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks, Homemade breadsticks, Italian Breadsticks

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12

Rise Time 40

Total Time 1 22

Servings

Calories 206kcal

Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

Breadsticks

1 1/4 cups warm water 110° F
1 package active dry yeast
2 Tbs granulated sugar
2 Tbs olive oil
3 1/2 - 4 cups bread flour
2 tsp kosher salt

Butter Topping

3 Tbs unsalted butter melted
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Place the warm water, yeast and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer and stir. Let stand for 10 minutes until frothy.
Add the oil, 3 ½ cups of flour and salt and use the paddle attachment until combined.
Change to a dough hook, turn on medium speed, add a small amount of flour as needed until the dough isn’t sticky. Then continue kneading the dough on medium speed until it is smooth and elastic.
Roll the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Punch the dough down and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into 9 inch long rolls.
Cover and allow to rise again for about 30 minutes.
Heat the oven to 400° and bake for 12 minutes.
Combine the melted butter, garlic powder and salt and brush over the hot rolls.
Serve warm.

Notes

Rise: For the best results, let these breadsticks rise until they are doubled, and then shape and rise again.
Size: If you want breadsticks that look like Olive Garden Breadsticks, make each breadstick 9 inches long. If they are shorter, they will look like small rolls instead of breadsticks.
Proof: If you use instant or rapid-rise yeast, you won’t need to proof; just add with the flour.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze before baking or after baking for up to 3 months. See FAQs below regarding freezing.

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