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Olive Garden Breadsticks: Ultimate Homemade Recipe

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There’s something incredibly comforting about a warm basket of soft, buttery breadsticks.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ¾ teaspoons salt

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Topping:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt (or garlic salt)

Instructions

Step 1: Activate the Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. This step proves your yeast is alive and ready.

Step 2: Make the Dough
Add softened butter, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes in a stand mixer until smooth and elastic.

Step 3: First Rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 4: Shape the Breadsticks
Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope about 7–8 inches long and place on a lined baking sheet.

Step 5: Second Rise
Cover and let the shaped breadsticks rise for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.

Step 6: Bake
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake breadsticks for 11–13 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Step 7: Garlic Butter Finish
While still warm, brush generously with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and salt. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • Measure your flour accurately – Use the spoon and level method to avoid dense dough.

  • Don’t over-knead – Too much kneading can make the breadsticks tough.

  • Let the dough rise in a warm spot – Like an oven with the light on.

  • Brush generously with garlic butter – This is where the flavor shines

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Keywords: Olive Garden Breadsticks

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