Olive Garden Breadsticks Copycat Recipe
Making Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks at home will make you forget about takeout! Enjoy warm, chewy bites infused with rich, buttery garlic flavor.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 3/8 cups warm water not boiling
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted and divided
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour all-purpose can be substituted
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, whisk together warm water, sugar, salt, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Sprinkle yeast over the water mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk foamy yeast into the water mixture.
- Combine flour and salt, then add to the liquid ingredients.
- Use the bread hook attachment on low speed, gradually increasing to high once flour is fully mixed.
- Knead the dough in the mixer for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a large bowl coated with olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size (60-90 minutes).
- Punch down the dough and divide into twelve pieces (about 2 oz. each). Roll each piece into a rope the width of your thumb.
- Place shaped breadsticks on parchment-lined baking sheets, 2-3 inches apart. Cover and let rise again for about an hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake breadsticks for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, re-melt remaining butter if it has solidified.
- Once out of the oven, brush breadsticks generously with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use lukewarm water; water that is too hot will kill the yeast.
- Bread flour will result in a chewier, slightly heavier breadstick. While we prefer bread flour, all-purpose flour can be used as a substitute.
- These breadsticks are wonderfully soft and fresh, with a bit of chewiness from the bread flour.
- Instead of garlic powder, many people opt for garlic salt to sprinkle over the baked breadsticks. Garlic salt adds a significant flavor boost—it's what Olive Garden uses for that perfect finish.
- To enhance their flavor, generously apply butter and garlic salt—it’s what makes them so delicious!
- Store breadsticks in an airtight container or ziplock bag on the countertop for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1405mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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