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

A stack of golden brown, buttery breadsticks generously topped with garlic powder and parsley flakes.
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Recreate the famous soft, chewy restaurant-style breadsticks at home. This easy recipe delivers buttery, garlicky flavor perfect for any dinner side dish or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 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 olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1/2 cup 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 this mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with olive 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 60 to 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  4. Shape the breadsticks: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Punch down the risen dough gently. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut each rectangle into 12 long strips to make 24 breadsticks total.
  5. Second rise: Place the strips onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them. Cover loosely and let them rest for 15 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
  6. Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through, until the breadsticks are lightly golden brown.
  7. Prepare the garlic butter topping: While the breadsticks bake, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  8. Finish: Immediately after removing the breadsticks from the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle evenly with the grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra soft dinner rolls texture, you can let the dough have a second, longer rise (about 30 minutes) after shaping before baking.
  • If you want cheesy breadsticks, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tops during the last 3 minutes of baking, then add the garlic butter topping after they come out of the oven.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time; after the first rise, punch it down, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before shaping.

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