Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Make Olive Garden style breadsticks at home with this easy recipe. No more takeout! After making these many times, I discovered the secret to perfectly crispy breadsticks every time. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Crab Rangoon Pinwheels with Puff Pastry and Easy Sweet Soy Butter Korean Rice Cakes Recipe.

What You'll Need for Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 3/4 cups bread flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• Optional: Salt for sprinkling

How to Make Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

1. Prepare dough: In a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Add water and olive oil, then mix until a dough forms.
2. Let dough rise: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape breadsticks: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Let rise again: Cover the baking sheet and let the breadsticks rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
6. Bake breadsticks: Bake the breadsticks for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Prepare garlic butter: While the breadsticks are baking, melt the butter and stir in garlic powder and dried parsley.
8. Brush butter: Remove the breadsticks from the oven and brush them with the garlic butter. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

Storing & Reheating Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Breadsticks can be shaped and let rise in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, let them rise for an additional 30 minutes before baking.

Freezing Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Freeze shaped, uncooked breadsticks for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, let them rise for an additional 30 minutes before baking.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat breadsticks in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Microwave is not recommended as it can make the breadsticks soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the bread flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: Dried oregano can be substituted for the dried parsley.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your breadsticks are not rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and your dough is not too cold.

Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

1 hr 30 mins

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Serves

12 breadsticks

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Diet

Gluten-free option

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups bread flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasonings

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Optional Toppings

• Salt for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Prepare dough: In a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Add water and olive oil, then mix until a dough forms.
2. Let dough rise: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape breadsticks: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Let rise again: Cover the baking sheet and let the breadsticks rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
6. Bake breadsticks: Bake the breadsticks for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Prepare garlic butter: While the breadsticks are baking, melt the butter and stir in garlic powder and dried parsley.
8. Brush butter: Remove the breadsticks from the oven and brush them with the garlic butter. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the bread flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: Dried oregano can be substituted for the dried parsley.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your breadsticks are not rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and your dough is not too cold.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze shaped, uncooked breadsticks for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, let them rise for an additional 30 minutes before baking.
• Oven reheat: Reheat breadsticks in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Microwave is not recommended as it can make the breadsticks soggy.
• Make ahead: Breadsticks can be shaped and let rise in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, let them rise for an additional 30 minutes before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 170
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 24g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 300mg
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!