Description
Deliciously soft and buttery breadsticks inspired by Olive Garden, perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water (100°F to 110°F)
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup melted butter with 2 cloves minced garlic for brushing
Instructions
- Combine yeast and sugar in a small bowl, adding warm water; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Sift together flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Add yeast mixture and melted butter to flour mixture; stir until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the dough and cut into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush warm breadsticks with melted garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute unsalted butter with olive oil and omit or replace Parmesan cheese with plant-based alternatives. Feel free to customize with herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: breadsticks, Olive Garden, Italian, homemade bread, comfort food, baking