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

A stack of freshly baked, golden brown breadsticks generously topped with grated Parmesan cheese and herbs.
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Make soft, chewy breadsticks at home that taste just like the restaurant favorite. This easy recipe uses simple steps to create fluffy breadsticks topped with a rich garlic parmesan butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (105-115°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 (for topping)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let this mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  2. Prepare the dough: Add 3 1/2 cups of the flour, salt, and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Mix 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.
  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 towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat and shape: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long, thin stick, about 10 to 12 inches long. Place the breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Second rise: Cover the shaped breadsticks loosely and let them rest for 15 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the breadsticks are lightly golden brown.
  8. Make the garlic butter topping: While the breadsticks bake, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
  9. Brush and finish: Immediately after removing the breadsticks from the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle evenly with the grated Parmesan cheese.
  10. Serve: Serve the breadsticks warm. For easy meal planning, you can prepare the dough ahead of time and bake when ready.

Notes

  • For extra cheesy breadsticks, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tops during the last two minutes of baking before applying the garlic butter.
  • If you prefer a quicker method, you can use store-bought pizza dough, skipping steps 1 through 4.
  • These breadsticks pair well with pasta dishes or as a side when you are not using meal delivery companies.

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