Olive Garden Breadsticks: Easy Recipe for Soft and Fluffy Perfection
Learn how to make the famous Olive Garden breadsticks at home with this easy recipe that guarantees soft and fluffy perfection.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 breadsticks 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast, letting it sit until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces, rolling each into a stick shape.
- Place the breadsticks on a greased baking sheet and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can mix minced garlic into the melted butter.
- These breadsticks pair well with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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