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

A stack of golden, fluffy breadsticks generously topped with melted garlic butter and fresh parsley.
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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 buttery, garlic-seasoned breadsticks perfect for any dinner side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (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
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let this stand for 5 to 10 minutes until 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 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 gradually until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  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 to 1.5 hours, or until 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 and divide it into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut each rectangle into 10 to 12 strips, about 1 inch wide.
  6. Second rise: Place the breadstick strips onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small space between them. Cover loosely and let them rest for 15 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  8. Prepare the topping: While the breadsticks bake, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt 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 homemade breadsticks warm as a dinner side dish or appetizer.

Notes

  • For extra soft dinner rolls texture, you can brush the dough lightly with melted butter before the second rise.
  • If you want cheesy breadsticks, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tops during the last 3 minutes of baking before adding the garlic butter.
  • You can make this dough ahead of time; refrigerate it for up to 3 days after the first rise, punching it down before chilling.

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