Description
Learn how to make delicious Olive Garden-style breadsticks at home with this easy recipe. Soft, fluffy, and brushed with garlic butter, these breadsticks are perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
Garlic Butter Topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy. Add butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Gradually mix in the remaining flour to form a dough.
- Kneading and Rising: Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 1–1.5 hours. Divide into 12 pieces, shape, and let rise again.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake breadsticks for 12–14 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter.
- Garlic Butter Topping: Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and salt. Brush over warm breadsticks.
Notes
- Best served warm and fresh.
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat gently in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
