Easy Olive Garden Breadsticks
Recreate the magic of your favorite restaurant at home with this Easy Olive Garden Breadsticks recipe! Soft, golden, and brushed with a buttery garlic-herb topping, these breadsticks are the perfect savory side to elevate any meal. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, yeast, and a touch of Italian seasoning, this recipe delivers bakery-quality results in under two hours, including prep and rise time. Whether you’re serving them alongside a hearty pasta dish or enjoying them as a standalone snack, these warm, fluffy breadsticks are sure to impress. Plus, the recipe yields a dozen breadsticks, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread—get ready for a restaurant-style experience right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 7-8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Lightly grease a bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 7-8 inch breadstick shape and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Cover the breadsticks with a towel and let them rise again for 20 minutes.
Bake the breadsticks for 12-14 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.
While the breadsticks are baking, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and mix it with the garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
Once the breadsticks are out of the oven, brush them with the garlic butter mixture while they are still warm.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Olive Garden-style breadsticks!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.9 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 608 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.0 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 563 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
