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Close-up of golden Olive Garden breadsticks drizzled with melted butter.
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The Perfect Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250
Enjoy soft, buttery, garlic-infused breadsticks that mimic the popular Olive Garden version, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Garlic butter

  • ¼ cup melted butter (for brushing)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Pinch salt

Instructions 

  • Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit until frothy.
  • Combine flour and salt; add to yeast mixture with melted butter, knead into a smooth dough.
  • Divide dough into 12 pieces, roll into sticks, let rise 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), bake breadsticks for 12-15 minutes until golden.
  • Melt butter, stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, brush on breadsticks, sprinkle Parmesan.

Notes

For extra flavor, brush with additional garlic butter before serving.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: breadsticks