Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks (Printable Format)
Warm, soft breadsticks brushed with garlic butter - just like the ones from Olive Garden but made fresh in your own kitchen.
# What You'll Gather:
→ Dough Base
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1½ cups warm water (110°F)
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2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 tablespoon salt
→ Garlic Butter Topping
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon salt
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it gets nice and foamy - this means your yeast is ready to work!
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In a large bowl, mix together flour, soft butter, and salt. Pour in your bubbly yeast mixture and knead everything together for about 8-10 minutes until you've got a smooth, springy dough.
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Pop your dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cozy kitchen towel, and let it rest in a warm spot for about an hour until it doubles in size.
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Gently punch down the dough and cut it into 12-14 pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 6-7 inches long and line them up on your baking sheet.
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Cover your shaped breadsticks with a towel and let them puff up again for 20-30 minutes.
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Get your oven hot at 400°F and bake those breadsticks for 12-15 minutes until they're beautifully golden brown.
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While they're still hot, brush them generously with your melted garlic butter mixture. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!
# Important Tips:
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These homemade breadsticks taste just like the famous Olive Garden ones, but fresh from your own oven!
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You can prep the dough ahead and refrigerate overnight for the first rise - just let it come to room temp before shaping.