Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Make easy homemade Olive Garden style breadsticks in just 30 minutes. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and brushed with garlic butter. No more expensive takeout! If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Fresh Strawberry Salsa Stuffed Avocados Recipe and Chilled Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Coconut Cream.

What You'll Need for Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/3 cup warm water
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Melted butter with garlic

How to Make Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, and dry milk. Add melted butter, warm water, egg, and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Let it rise: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 15-20 minutes.
3. Shape the breadsticks: Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-inch rope and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Let them rise again: Cover the baking sheet and let the breadsticks rise for another 15-20 minutes.
5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the breadsticks for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Brush with garlic butter: Melt butter with minced garlic and brush it onto the hot breadsticks. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Storing & Reheating Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezing Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5-10 minutes. Microwave: Microwave for 15-20 seconds. May soften the crust.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter texture, let the dough rise for a longer period.
• Best substitution: Substitute instant yeast with active dry yeast, using 1 1/4 teaspoons.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough, shape the breadsticks, and let them rise in the refrigerator overnight. Bake the next day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If the breadsticks are burning, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and cover them loosely with foil.

Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

12 breadsticks

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/3 cup warm water
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Seasonings

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp salt

Optional Toppings

• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Melted butter with garlic

Instructions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, and dry milk. Add melted butter, warm water, egg, and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Let it rise: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 15-20 minutes.
3. Shape the breadsticks: Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-inch rope and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Let them rise again: Cover the baking sheet and let the breadsticks rise for another 15-20 minutes.
5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the breadsticks for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Brush with garlic butter: Melt butter with minced garlic and brush it onto the hot breadsticks. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter texture, let the dough rise for a longer period.
• Best substitution: Substitute instant yeast with active dry yeast, using 1 1/4 teaspoons.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough, shape the breadsticks, and let them rise in the refrigerator overnight. Bake the next day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If the breadsticks are burning, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and cover them loosely with foil.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5-10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Microwave for 15-20 seconds. May soften the crust.
• Make ahead: Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 140
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 280mg
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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