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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Olive Garden Copycat Breadsticks with Garlic Parmesan Butter

A pile of soft, fluffy breadsticks topped with melted cheese and green herbs, showing the airy interior.
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Make soft, chewy, restaurant-style breadsticks at home. This reliable recipe replicates the famous Olive Garden breadsticks, topped with a rich garlic parmesan butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 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
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let this mixture stand for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add 3 1/2 cups of the flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes, adding the remaining flour as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should be soft but not sticky.
  4. First rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Shape the breadsticks: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Punch down the risen dough gently. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut each rectangle into 10 to 12 strips, about 1 inch wide.
  6. Bake: Place the strips onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small space between them. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  7. Prepare the garlic butter topping: While the breadsticks bake, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Whisk well.
  8. Brush and serve: Immediately after removing the breadsticks from the oven, brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the warm breadsticks. Serve immediately as a delicious dinner side dish or appetizer bread.

Notes

  • For an extra cheesy version, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the breadsticks during the last 2 minutes of baking before applying the garlic butter.
  • If you are short on time, you can use 1 cup of warm water instead of 1 1/2 cups and reduce the rising time to 30 minutes, though the texture will be slightly less soft.
  • Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly in the oven to restore softness.

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