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Soft & Chewy Olive Garden Copycat Breadsticks with Garlic Parmesan Butter

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Make restaurant-style breadsticks at home. This recipe yields soft, chewy breadsticks topped with a rich garlic parmesan butter, mirroring the popular Olive Garden flavor.

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
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  3. Knead the dough: Knead for 5 to 7 minutes 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 a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Punch down the dough gently. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long, thin strip, about 10 to 12 inches long. Place the breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between them.
  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 lightly golden brown.
  8. Prepare the garlic butter topping: While the breadsticks bake, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  9. Finish: Immediately brush the hot breadsticks generously with the garlic butter mixture. Serve warm as an appetizer or dinner side dish.

Notes

  • For extra cheesy breadsticks, sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the tops during the last 3 minutes of baking.
  • If you are short on time, you can use refrigerated pizza dough as a quick substitute for the homemade dough recipe.
  • You can make these ahead; store cooled breadsticks in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven before serving.

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