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Soft Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks

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These soft, fluffy, and buttery breadsticks replicate the classic Olive Garden breadsticks with a simple homemade recipe featuring a garlic butter herb topping.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour (can substitute bread flour for chewier texture)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil, parsley)
  • Coarse sea salt or kosher salt (for sprinkling, optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir lightly and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: Add olive oil, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until dough pulls away from sides but is slightly sticky, adding more flour if needed.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic (or 5 minutes with stand mixer dough hook).
  4. First rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the breadsticks: Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces (~2 oz each), roll each into 6-inch sticks, and place on parchment-lined baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart.
  6. Second rise: Cover loosely and let rise for 20-30 minutes until puffy.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake breadsticks for 12-15 minutes until golden but still soft.
  8. Prepare garlic butter topping: Melt butter and stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
  9. Brush breadsticks immediately after baking with garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Use warm water at about 110°F to activate yeast properly. Do not skip the second rise for soft texture. Brush breadsticks immediately after baking with garlic butter to keep them moist and flavorful. Avoid overbaking to maintain softness. Wet hands slightly when shaping dough if sticky instead of adding more flour.

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