Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe
Do you love Olive Garden breadsticks? These soft, warm, and garlicky breadsticks are amazing.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water 110°F / 43°C
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing
- Optional: 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
Activate Yeast
- Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Wait 5-10 minutes. It will foam.
Make Dough
- Add flour, salt, olive oil. Mix well. Knead for 5-7 minutes.
First Rise
- Put dough in a greased bowl. Cover with a cloth. Let rise 1 hour.
Shape Breadsticks
- Divide dough into small pieces. Roll each into sticks.
Second Rise
- Place on baking sheet. Cover. Let rise 20 minutes.
Bake Breadsticks
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake 12-15 minutes.
Add Butter and Garlic
- Mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush on warm breadsticks. Sprinkle parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use warm water, not hot, for yeast.
- Don’t skip kneading. It makes bread soft.
- Brush with butter right after baking.
- Serve immediately for best taste.