Olive Garden Style Breadsticks
These homemade Olive Garden-style breadsticks are fluffy, buttery, and perfect for pairing with your favorite meals. A comforting, nostalgic treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water Keep the water pleasantly warm around 110°F (43°C).
- 2 tablespoons sugar Helps yeast to grow.
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast These will make the dough rise.
- 5 cups all-purpose flour Essential for structure.
- 1 teaspoon salt Key for flavor.
- 1/4 cup melted butter Brush some on top at the end.
Seasoning
- to taste garlic powder Adds flavor.
- to taste Italian seasoning For that extra zing.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix flour and salt together. Add in the yeast mixture and melted butter. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces, rolling each piece into sticks.
- Place the shaped breadsticks on a greased baking sheet and let them rise for another 20 minutes.
- Bake breadsticks for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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