Olive Garden Breadsticks
Recreate the warm, fluffy, and buttery Olive Garden breadsticks at home with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
For the Breadsticks
- 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2.25 teaspoons 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon 1 tbsp salt
For the Topping
- 0.25 cups 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Activation
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Dough Preparation
- 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.
Shaping
- 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 Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Baking
- Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Preparing the Topping
- While the breadsticks are baking, melt the 1/4 cup of unsalted butter and mix in the garlic powder and salt.
Serving
- Once your breadsticks are out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter topping for that signature Olive Garden flavor.
Notes
Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze them for longer storage.