Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe: The Perfect Copycat

Olive Garden Breadsticks are legendary for their soft, buttery texture and irresistible garlic flavor. This copycat recipe allows you to recreate the restaurant favorite at home, making them perfect for serving with pasta, soup, or simply enjoying on their own. Follow these easy steps to make delicious Olive Garden Breadsticks in your own kitchen.

Equipment:

• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowls
• Stand mixer (optional)
• Kitchen towel
• Basting brush
• Oven

Ingredients:

For the Breadsticks:

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp salt

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Activate the Yeast:
   • In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, softened butter, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook on medium speed until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
3. First Rise:
   • Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Shape the Breadsticks:
   • Punch down the dough and divide it into 12-14 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-7 inch long rope and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Second Rise:
   • Cover the shaped breadsticks with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes until puffy.
6. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. Bake the Breadsticks:
   • Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Prepare the Topping:
   • While the breadsticks are baking, melt the 1/4 cup of unsalted butter and mix in the garlic powder and salt.
9. Brush and Serve:
   • Remove the breadsticks from the oven and immediately brush them with the melted butter mixture. Serve warm.

Tips:

• For a cheesy variation, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the breadsticks after brushing them with the butter mixture.
• Store any leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the oven for a few minutes to refresh.

This Olive Garden Breadsticks recipe is a perfect copycat that allows you to enjoy the beloved restaurant favorite at home. Soft, buttery, and flavored with garlic, these breadsticks are sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Serve them with your favorite Italian dishes or enjoy them on their own for a delicious treat.

Olive Garden Breadsticks

Olive Garden Breadsticks are legendary for their soft, buttery texture and irresistible garlic flavor.

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Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowls
• Stand mixer (optional)
• Kitchen towel
• Basting brush
• Oven

Ingredients

  

• For the Breadsticks:
• 1 1/2 cups warm water 110°F/45°C
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
• 1 tbsp salt
• For the Topping:
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

 

• Activate the Yeast:
• In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
• Prepare the Dough:
• In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, softened butter, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook on medium speed until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
• First Rise:
• Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
• Shape the Breadsticks:
• Punch down the dough and divide it into 12-14 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-7 inch long rope and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Second Rise:
• Cover the shaped breadsticks with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes until puffy.
• Preheat the Oven:
• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Bake the Breadsticks:
• Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Prepare the Topping:
• While the breadsticks are baking, melt the 1/4 cup of unsalted butter and mix in the garlic powder and salt.

Notes

Remove the breadsticks from the oven and immediately brush them with the melted butter mixture. Serve warm.