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Tender Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe Easy Garlic Butter Snack

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These tender copycat Olive Garden breadsticks are soft, buttery, and infused with garlic butter glaze, perfect for a quick snack or a cozy dinner side. They come together easily with simple pantry ingredients and deliver that iconic restaurant flavor at home.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted and divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F/43°C), 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and about 3 cups all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until dough starts to come together.
  3. Knead and add flour: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes, adding remaining flour as needed until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. First rise: Lightly grease a mixing bowl, place dough inside, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare garlic butter glaze: Melt 2 tablespoons butter and stir in minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Let sit to infuse and cool slightly.
  6. Shape breadsticks: Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal portions (about 2 ounces each), and roll each into a 6-inch long stick.
  7. Arrange and brush: Place breadsticks on parchment-lined baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart. Brush with half of the garlic butter glaze.
  8. Second rise: Cover loosely and let rise for 20–30 minutes until puffy but not doubled.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake breadsticks for 12–15 minutes until light golden brown.
  10. Final garlic butter brush: Brush breadsticks with remaining garlic butter glaze immediately after baking. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
  11. Cool slightly and serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use water around 110°F to activate yeast properly. Avoid over-flouring dough to keep breadsticks tender. Brush garlic butter before and after baking for best flavor. Fresh garlic is preferred over jarred or powder. Dough can be refrigerated after first rise for next-day baking.

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