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Soft & Buttery Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks with Garlic Butter Topping

A stack of soft, golden-brown garlic parmesan breadsticks topped with melted cheese and parsley.
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Make soft, fluffy breadsticks at home that taste just like the restaurant favorite. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and results in buttery, garlicky breadsticks perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let this mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This shows the yeast is active.
  2. Stir in the vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of salt into the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  4. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Punch down the risen dough gently. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long, thin breadstick shape, about 8 to 10 inches long.
  8. Place the shaped breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between them. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the breadsticks are lightly golden brown.
  10. While the breadsticks bake, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  11. Immediately after removing the breadsticks from the oven, brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the tops of the hot breadsticks.
  12. Serve warm as a dinner side dish or appetizer.

Notes

  • For cheesy breadsticks, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the garlic butter topping immediately after brushing it on while the breadsticks are still hot.
  • If you need quick breadsticks, ensure your water temperature is correct to activate the yeast fast.
  • You can use instant yeast if you skip the 10-minute proofing step for the yeast mixture, adding it directly with the flour.

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