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Cozy Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe Perfect Soft Garlic Butter Tutorial

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Soft, warm Olive Garden-style breadsticks brushed with luscious garlic butter, perfect for cozy dinners, potlucks, or snacks. This recipe is easy, quick, and delivers a comforting, buttery, garlicky flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water (110°F/43°C), sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add melted butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir well until combined. Gradually add remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms that pulls away from the bowl.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead with a stand mixer dough hook on medium speed for 6-7 minutes.
  4. First rise: Lightly oil a mixing bowl and place dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the breadsticks: Punch down dough and turn onto floured surface. Divide into 12-14 equal pieces (~2 ounces each). Roll each into a 6-inch long stick. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet spaced apart.
  6. Second rise: Cover shaped breadsticks with kitchen towel and let rise for 20-30 minutes until puffy.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Bake breadsticks for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top and lightly browned on bottoms.
  9. Prepare garlic butter: While baking, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and garlic powder until smooth.
  10. Brush breadsticks with garlic butter immediately after baking. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use warm water at about 110°F to activate yeast properly. Do not rush dough rising times for best fluffiness. Knead dough until smooth and elastic. Brush garlic butter while breadsticks are warm for best flavor. Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to refresh softness.

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