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Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

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These Olive Garden-style breadsticks are soft, buttery, and garlicky with a chewy exterior and tender center. Perfect for pairing with pasta, soups, or salads, they deliver classic restaurant flavor at home.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 breadsticks
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted), divided
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Optional: Italian seasoning or chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and 2 tbsp melted butter. Stir to form a dough.
  3. Knead dough on floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Cover and let rise for 15–20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  7. Bake breadsticks for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Mix remaining 2 tbsp melted butter with garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Brush over hot breadsticks.
  9. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning or parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Add parmesan to garlic butter for cheesy breadsticks.
  • Use whole wheat flour for a more wholesome variation.
  • Add crushed red pepper flakes for spicy flavor.
  • Shape thinner ropes into knots for garlic butter knots.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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