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Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

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4.8 from 19 reviews

These Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks are soft, garlicky, and utterly delicious. Recreate the famous restaurant breadsticks at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (250 grams) warm water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 3 cups (381 grams) bread flour, plus more as needed

Finishing:

  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Mix Dough: In a stand mixer bowl, combine water, yeast, sugar, melted butter, and salt. Gradually add flour while mixing on low speed. Knead for 10-15 minutes until tacky and elastic. Add more flour if needed.
  3. Proof Dough: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
  4. Shape Dough: Divide dough into 12 portions, roll each into an 8-inch log, and place on baking sheets. Let rise until doubled, about 1-1.5 hours.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake breadsticks for 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.
  6. Serve: Enjoy warm. To reheat, bake at 425°F for 4-5 minutes, then brush with butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and salt if desired.

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Keywords: Olive Garden, Breadsticks, Copycat Recipe, Garlic Breadsticks