Olive Garden Breadsticks 🥖🌿
Recreate the famous Olive Garden Breadsticks at home with this easy and delicious recipe! These breadsticks are soft, fluffy, and brushed with a garlic butter topping that makes them irresistible. Perfect for serving alongside your favorite Italian dishes or enjoying as a snack on their own.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees)
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 package)
2 tablespoons sugar
4 ¼ cups bread flour
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Directions
Activate Yeast:
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Mix Dough:
In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour and salt. Add melted butter and the foamy yeast mixture. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
Knead Dough:
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Divide and Shape:
Form the dough into a square on your countertop. Divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a breadstick shape.
First Rise:
Place the shaped breadsticks on a lined baking sheet. Cover them with a kitchen towel and let them rise for about 45 minutes, until they are puffy.
Bake:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the breadsticks for about 12 minutes, or until they are lightly browned.
Prepare Topping:
While the breadsticks are baking, mix melted butter and garlic salt together.
Finish and Serve:
Remove the breadsticks from the oven and immediately brush them with the garlic butter mixture while they are still warm.
Allow the breadsticks to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with your favorite meals!
Prep Time: 1 hr | Cooking Time: 12 min | Total Time: 1 hr 15 min | Servings: 12