Description
Enjoy the soft, buttery, and garlicky goodness of Olive Garden’s iconic breadsticks, made fresh at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for brushing)
- Salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix in Butter and Salt: Stir in the melted butter and salt. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Prepare to Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Shape the Dough: Punch down the risen dough, divide into 12 pieces, and shape each into a stick.
- Second Rise: Place the sticks on a baking sheet and let them rise for another 15-20 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Melt remaining butter and mix in garlic powder.
- Finish and Serve: Brush garlic butter over warm breadsticks, sprinkle with salt before serving.
Notes
For a garlic lover’s dream, brush extra garlic butter before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: breadsticks, garlic bread, Olive Garden, Italian, comfort food