Description
A simple and delicious recipe to recreate the famous Olive Garden breadsticks at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long stick.
- Place the breadsticks on a greased baking sheet and let them rise for another 20 minutes.
- Bake 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 add herbs to the dough.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or olive oil for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Olive Garden Breadsticks, homemade breadsticks, easy breadsticks recipe