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Copycat Olive Garden Bread Sticks

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 180
Enjoy soft, buttery breadsticks reminiscent of Olive Garden's classic appetizer, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Yeast

  • 1.25 cups warm water (divided)
  • 2 1/4 tsp dry active yeast

Flour

  • 4 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 Tbsp butter softened
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp butter melted (for topping)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (for topping)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (for topping)
  • 1/2 tsp oregano (for topping)

Instructions 

  • Mix 1/4 cup warm water with yeast; let sit 5 min until foamy.
  • Combine flour, sugar, salt, butter, and yeast mixture; add remaining water and mix into a sticky dough.
  • Knead in additional flour until soft and smooth; divide into two logs, cut into 16 pieces, and roll into 7-inch sticks.
  • Arrange on parchment-lined sheet, cover, and let rise 45 min.
  • Preheat oven to 204°C. Brush breadsticks with half the melted butter, bake 12-15 min until golden.
  • Remove from oven, brush with remaining butter, and sprinkle topping mixture.

Notes

For best results, brush with melted butter immediately after baking for extra flavor.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: breadsticks