Homemade Olive Garden Breadsticks
The key to these breadsticks is their super soft and fluffy texture, which comes from a simple, slightly enriched dough. They get a classic garlic-butter topping that's brushed on right after they come out of the oven.
Ingredients
For the Breadsticks
- 1 1/3 cups warm water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 3 – 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 3 Tablespoons avocado oil
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and honey in stand mixer bowl. Let rest 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add 1.5 cups flour, salt, and oil. Mix on medium until combined.
- Add 1.5 cups more flour, knead 5-7 minutes until dough pulls from sides but remains slightly sticky. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour only if needed.
- Transfer to greased bowl, cover with towel. Let rise 1.5 hours until doubled.
- Divide dough into 12 pieces. Roll each into 9-inch rope. Place on greased baking sheet.
- Cover with towel, let rise 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Bake 10-12 minutes.
- Melt butter with garlic and oregano. Brush over hot breadsticks.
- Transfer to cooling rack.
Notes
Use warm water (105-110F) for proper yeast activation. Breadsticks are best served warm.
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