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Better Than Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 2 hours 33 minutes
  • Yield: 16 breadsticks

Description

These Better Than Olive Garden Breadsticks are soft, buttery, and seasoned to perfection with garlic salt and Italian herbs. Perfect for pairing with soups, salads, or your favorite Italian dishes, these homemade breadsticks bring restaurant quality right to your kitchen. The dough is easy to make, requiring just a little time to rise before baking to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup Warm Water
  • 1 tablespoon Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
  • 1 Egg
  • 3 & 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour (bread flour is also ok)
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Topping Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Butter (melted)
  • Garlic Salt (to taste)
  • Italian Seasoning (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine warm water, active dry yeast, softened butter, egg, all purpose flour, sugar, and salt. Mix on low speed until the ingredients are combined.
  2. Knead the Dough: Continue mixing for 5 to 10 minutes, adding a little more flour if needed. The dough should be soft, slightly sticky, smooth, and elastic but may not completely pull away from the bowl sides.
  3. Shape the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it two or three times briefly, forming into a smooth ball.
  4. First Rise: Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until nearly doubled in size. For dry climates, place the dough in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
  5. Prepare the Breadsticks: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough into 16 equal strips.
  6. Form Breadsticks: Pinch together the long sides of each strip to form traditional breadstick shapes.
  7. Second Rise: Place the breadsticks pinched side down on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a towel and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the breadsticks for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Add Toppings: Immediately brush the hot breadsticks with melted butter, then sprinkle with garlic salt and Italian seasoning to taste.

Notes

  • Use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour for chewier texture if preferred.
  • Ensure water is warm, not hot, to properly activate yeast without killing it.
  • If dough is too sticky, add flour gradually but avoid making it too dry.
  • Cover dough during rises to keep surface from drying out.
  • Baking time can vary slightly depending on oven; watch for golden brown color.
  • Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://mysimpledish.com/better-than-olive-garden-breadsticks-recipe/