Easy Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe
Soft, buttery breadsticks with a garlicky finish—just like your favorite restaurant. Perfect for dipping into soup or marinara.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water about 110°F
- 1.5 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 3.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.25 tsp fine salt for the dough
- 2.5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened for the dough
- 1 tbsp olive oil to grease bowl and add richness
- 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for brushing
- 1.25 tsp garlic powder for topping
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt for sprinkling
- 0.75 tsp dried parsley flakes optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bloom the yeast: Stir warm water and sugar in a large bowl, sprinkle in yeast, and let it foam for 5–10 minutes.
- Start the dough: Mix in 2 cups flour, the softened butter, and fine salt until shaggy.
- Add remaining flour gradually, kneading until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms, 6–8 minutes by hand or mixer.
- Grease a bowl with olive oil, place dough inside, turn to coat, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a 7–8 inch rope.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined sheet, cover, and let rise 15–20 minutes while the oven heats to 400°F.
- Bake until lightly golden, 12–15 minutes.
- Combine melted butter with garlic powder and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Brush hot breadsticks generously with the garlic butter. Sprinkle with remaining kosher salt and parsley.
Notes
For cheesy breadsticks, dust with 2–3 tbsp finely grated Parmesan right after brushing with garlic butter. To freeze, cool fully, wrap tightly, and rewarm at 325°F for 8–10 minutes. Serve with marinara, Alfredo, or olive oil and balsamic.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.