Description
Recreate the beloved warm, fluffy, buttery, and garlicky breadsticks from Olive Garden in your own kitchen with this easy copycat recipe. Perfect for dipping or enjoying with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (for topping)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing, optionally with minced garlic)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dough: Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Shape breadsticks: Punch down the dough. Divide it into equal pieces, roll each piece into a stick, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Second rise: Cover the shaped breadsticks and let them rise again for 15 minutes.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Add garlic butter: Brush the hot breadsticks with melted butter mixed with garlic powder. Sprinkle with sea salt. Serve warm.
Notes
- Check yeast freshness; old yeast may not rise properly.
- Avoid over-kneading the dough; knead just enough to achieve a smooth texture.
- The garlic butter glaze is key to the signature Olive Garden breadsticks taste.
- Store cooled breadsticks in an airtight container or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat breadsticks in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–10 minutes.
- For longer storage, freeze breadsticks for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg