Olive Garden Breadsticks

Bring the irresistible charm of Olive Garden to your kitchen with these soft, buttery, and perfectly seasoned homemade breadsticks! This easy-to-follow recipe recreates the iconic restaurant favorite, featuring a fluffy, golden-brown texture and a tantalizing garlic butter topping sprinkled with sea salt and parsley. Made from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil, these breadsticks are ideal for beginners and experienced bakers alike. With just 90 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes in the oven, you'll have 12 warm breadsticks that are perfect for pairing with soups, salads, or pasta dishes. Serve them fresh from the oven for an authentic, crowd-pleasing treat that tastes like the real deal!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm water
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 6 tablespoons Salted butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt, for sprinkling

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently to combine and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

Add 2 cups of flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix using a wooden spoon or a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment until combined.

Step 3

Gradually add remaining flour, half a cup at a time, mixing well until a soft dough forms that is slightly sticky, but pulling away from the sides of the bowl.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer and knead with the dough hook for 5 minutes on medium speed.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Once risen, punch down the dough to remove air bubbles. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a 7-inch long breadstick.

Step 7

Place the breadsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased, leaving some space between each.

Step 8

Cover the baking sheet loosely with a kitchen towel and allow the breadsticks to rise for another 20-30 minutes until slightly puffy.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 10

Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 11

While the breadsticks are baking, prepare the topping by mixing the melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley in a small bowl.

Step 12

After the breadsticks are baked, brush them generously with the butter mixture and sprinkle with sea salt.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Olive Garden-style breadsticks!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	757.5 grams (757.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2165

Total Fat 68.50g	88%
Saturated Fat 26.00g	130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 93mg	31%
Sodium 2379mg	103%
Total Carbohydrate 337.10g	123%
Dietary Fiber 13.10g	47%
Total Sugars 13.50g
Protein 46.70g	93%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 20mg	112%
Potassium 621mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.7%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 62.7%