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Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks

Soft, pillowy, and coated in garlic butter, these copycat breadsticks taste just like the restaurant version but better.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 breadsticks
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup warm water 105-115°F
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour 425g
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for the bowl
Baking & Topping
  • 1 Nonstick cooking spray for greasing
  • 4 cups boiling water for baking steam
  • 0.25 cup butter melted, for topping
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or Mixing Bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Baking pan for water
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water and honey. Sprinkle yeast on top and let bloom for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted unsalted butter and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough (5-7 mins by mixer, 10 mins by hand) until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled.
  5. Punch dough down and divide into 12 pieces. Roll into 7-inch logs and place on greased baking sheets.
  6. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  7. Place a pan with the 4 cups of boiling water on the bottom rack of the oven.
  8. Bake breadsticks on the middle rack for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Mix melted topping butter with garlic powder. Brush hot breadsticks generously and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.