Olive Garden Breadsticks
Get ready to bring the iconic taste of Olive Garden into your kitchen with this irresistible homemade breadsticks recipe! These soft, fluffy, and golden sticks of perfection are easy to make and feature a delicate buttery garlic topping sprinkled with parsley and sea salt for that restaurant-quality finish. With simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil, you can recreate this fan-favorite appetizer from scratch. Perfect for serving alongside soups, salads, or pasta dishes, these breadsticks rise beautifully and bake to golden-brown bliss in just minutes. Whether it’s a comforting weeknight dinner or a special gathering, these Olive Garden-inspired breadsticks are guaranteed to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 tablespoons Salted butter, melted
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently to combine and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Add 2 cups of flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix using a wooden spoon or a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment until combined.
Gradually add remaining flour, half a cup at a time, mixing well until a soft dough forms that is slightly sticky, but pulling away from the sides of the bowl.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer and knead with the dough hook for 5 minutes on medium speed.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough to remove air bubbles. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a 7-inch long breadstick.
Place the breadsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased, leaving some space between each.
Cover the baking sheet loosely with a kitchen towel and allow the breadsticks to rise for another 20-30 minutes until slightly puffy.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
While the breadsticks are baking, prepare the topping by mixing the melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley in a small bowl.
After the breadsticks are baked, brush them generously with the butter mixture and sprinkle with sea salt.
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Olive Garden-style breadsticks!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 290 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1% | |
*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.
