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

A stack of freshly baked, golden brown breadsticks sprinkled with coarse salt on a white plate.
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Make soft, chewy breadsticks at home that taste just like the restaurant favorite. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients to create buttery, garlic-seasoned breadsticks perfect for any dinner side dish or appetizer.

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 olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add 3 cups of the flour, salt, and 1/4 cup of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Add the remaining flour gradually until the dough comes together.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the breadsticks: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut each rectangle into 10 to 12 strips.
  6. 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.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the breadsticks are lightly golden brown.
  8. Prepare the garlic butter topping: While the breadsticks bake, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
  9. Coat the breadsticks: Immediately after removing the hot breadsticks from the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  10. Finish: Sprinkle the tops evenly with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm as a dinner side dish or appetizer.

Notes

  • For extra soft dinner rolls texture, brush the tops lightly with a little extra olive oil before baking.
  • If you want cheesy breadsticks, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tops during the last 3 minutes of baking, then apply the garlic butter.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time; refrigerate it for up to 24 hours after the first rise, then let it warm up slightly before shaping.

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