Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks (Easy Recipe)

If you’ve ever been to Olive Garden, you know how tasty their Breadsticks are! Our copycat version of the Olive Garden Breadsticks is topped with a garlic butter seasoning. Its is easy to make and mouthwatering delicious!

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Let me tell you; it was hard not to eat the entire batch; especially fresh out of the oven! Bake a batch of these Olive Garden Breadsticks when hosting your next dinner party or family dinner! The garlic butter seasoning on top is a game changer.

Pairs perfect with of course; pasta, soups, salads and so much more!

Reheating Olive Garden Breadsticks

Microwave them on a plate, cover the Breadsticks with a damp paper towel for about 45 – 60 seconds increments or use a toaster oven on low heat

Can you save leftover Olive Garden Breadsticks

Yes! Put the Breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze them for 3 months. 

Tools you’ll need to make Breadsticks

• Large Mixing bowls
• Baking Sheets
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Rolling Pin

Try these bread recipes next…

• Buttermilk English Muffins
• Small Batch Focaccia Recipe
• Go-To White Bread Recipe

Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

12 Breadsticks

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast fast acting
• 2 Tbsp white granulated sugar
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter; Divided and melted
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour (use more if needed)
• 1/2 tsp garlic butter seasoning

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the warm water, instant yeast and sugar. Mix together, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Pour the flour mixture into the bowl with the yeast mixture. Pour in 2 Tbsp melted unsalted butter. Stir until the mixture comes together.
3. Move the dough to a floured area and knead for 5 minutes until you form a soft dough ball. (Add more flour if getting too sticky.)
4. Grease a large bowl and add the dough ball. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 & 1/2 hours.
5. On a floured surface, roll the dough out into a large rectangle. Divide the dough in half. Divide each half into 6 pieces (12 pieces total; see photos above).
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into Breadsticks, pinching the ends and tucking under. Then transfer onto 2 greased baking sheets (Seam side down)
7. Cover with the kitchen towel for 45 minutes. While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
8. Bake on middle rack for 12-14 minutes until lightly browned. While baking, melt the 2 Tbsp butter in microwave for 30 seconds increments until melted.
9. Once done baking, remove from oven and brush the Breadsticks with the melted butter. Sprinkle the garlic butter seasoning on top and enjoy!

Notes:

• Reheating: Microwave them on a plate, cover the Breadsticks with a damp paper towel for about 45 – 60 seconds increments or use a toaster oven on low heat
• Storage: Put the Breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze them for 3 months. 

Try these easy bread recipes next…

• Buttermilk English Muffins
• Small Batch Focaccia Recipe
• Go-To White Bread Recipe

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