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Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks


  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 breadsticks 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, buttery, and garlicky, these Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks taste just like the restaurant favorite — only fresher and better! Perfect alongside pasta, soup, or salad for cozy family dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for bowl)
  • For topping: 1/4 cup butter (melted), 1 tbsp minced parsley, 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Combine warm water and honey, sprinkle yeast on top, and let sit until foamy.
  2. Add butter, salt, and flour; knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. Let dough rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Shape into 12 breadsticks and place on greased baking sheet.
  5. Let rise again for 20–30 minutes while preheating oven to 400°F.
  6. Bake 12–14 minutes until golden.
  7. Brush with garlic butter and serve warm.

Notes

Brush with butter right after baking for that authentic Olive Garden flavor. Store leftovers airtight and reheat briefly before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 breadstick
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Protein: 4g

Keywords: olive garden breadsticks, garlic breadsticks, buttery bread, Italian side, dinner rolls