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Olive Garden Breadsticks

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These Olive Garden-style breadsticks are soft, fluffy, and brushed with savory garlic butter—just like the restaurant favorite. Perfect as a side for pasta, soup, or salad, they’re easy to make at home and absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and softened butter to the yeast mixture. Mix and knead until a soft dough forms (about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a stand mixer).
  3. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a breadstick.
  5. Place breadsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise again for 20–30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake breadsticks for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  7. While baking, melt 2 tbsp butter and mix in garlic powder (and a pinch of salt if desired).
  8. Brush garlic butter over hot breadsticks immediately after baking. Sprinkle with parsley or Italian seasoning if using.
  9. Let cool slightly and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use instant yeast to skip the proofing step—just mix everything together and proceed.
  • Stuff with mozzarella for a cheesy twist or brush with herb butter for extra flavor.
  • Whole wheat flour can be substituted for a more rustic version.
  • For a sweet variation, skip garlic and brush with cinnamon sugar butter instead.
  • Cover with a towel after baking to keep warm and soft until serving.

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