Description
These soft, chewy, and buttery garlic breadsticks taste just like the ones from Olive Garden! Freshly baked and brushed with a savory garlic butter topping, these homemade breadsticks are perfect as a side for pasta, soups, or salads. You might start with one—but don’t be surprised if you eat more!
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
For the Garlic Butter Topping:
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Garlic Butter Topping
- In a small bowl, mix flaky sea salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Set aside.
Step 2: Activate the Yeast
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast. Lightly whisk and let sit for 7-10 minutes until foamy.
Step 3: Make the Dough
- Add bread flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture.
- Using the dough hook attachment, knead on low speed for 7-8 minutes until smooth.
Step 4: Proof the Dough
- Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 10 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a breadstick shape using the palm of your hand.
Step 5: Second Rise & Bake
- Place breadsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush the breadsticks with some of the melted butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Step 6: Finish with Garlic Butter
- Brush warm breadsticks with remaining melted butter and sprinkle generously with the garlic salt topping.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Warm in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or microwave for 15 seconds.
- Make Ahead: Freeze unbaked breadsticks and bake when needed.
- Serving Ideas: Serve with marinara, Alfredo, or garlic butter dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg