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

A stack of golden brown, glistening garlic breadsticks topped with herbs and Parmesan cheese on a white plate.
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You can make soft, chewy breadsticks at home that rival your favorite restaurant. This easy recipe gives you the perfect texture and a rich garlic parmesan butter topping for truly delicious homemade breadsticks.

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 stand for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  2. Make the dough: Add the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Add the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 to 7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, 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 in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide.
  5. Second rise and bake: Place the strips onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between them. Cover loosely and let them rest for 15 minutes while the oven finishes heating. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  6. Prepare the garlic butter topping: While the breadsticks bake, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl.
  7. Finish the breadsticks: Immediately after removing the hot breadsticks from the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle evenly with the grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Serve warm: Serve your soft dinner rolls immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a cheesy breadsticks variation, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tops during the last 3 minutes of baking, then brush with garlic butter afterward.
  • If you are short on time, you can let the dough rise in a slightly warmer spot, but do not rush the initial rise too much, as this develops the soft texture.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours; allow it to come to room temperature before shaping.

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