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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Olive Garden Copycat Breadsticks with Garlic Parmesan Butter

A close-up stack of golden brown, glazed breadsticks topped with melted garlic butter and dried parsley.
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Recreate the famous, soft, and chewy breadsticks you love from your favorite Italian restaurant right in your own kitchen. This easy recipe delivers that perfect buttery, garlicky flavor every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let this mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This shows the yeast is active.
  2. Add the flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long, thin breadstick shape, about 10 to 12 inches long. Place the breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the breadsticks are lightly golden brown.
  8. While the breadsticks bake, prepare the garlic butter topping. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  9. As soon as the breadsticks come out of the oven, brush the tops generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  10. Immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered breadsticks. Serve warm as a perfect dinner side dish or appetizer bread.

Notes

  • For extra soft dinner rolls texture, you can let the dough go through a second, shorter rise (about 30 minutes) after shaping them into sticks.
  • If you want cheesy breadsticks, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the tops along with the Parmesan during the final step.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time and store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before shaping.

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