Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (, about 105°F-110°F)
• 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar (, or honey)
• 3 1/4 cups (422 grams) all-purpose flour (, plus more for rolling)
• 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 Tablespoons salted butter (, melted)
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix: In a small bowl, mix the water, yeast, and sugar until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit 5 minutes, or until it begins to foam.

2. 2

   Stir: In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine 1 cup flour and salt. Stir in yeast mixture and olive oil. Add 1/2 cup flour at a time until the dough is smooth, but not sticky. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for 15 to 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Melt: In a small bowl, stir together the butter, garlic powder. and garlic salt. Set aside.

4. 4

   Roll: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Lightly flour the counter or a breadboard and divide the dough into 16 pieces (about 1.5 ounces per piece). Roll each piece into a log about 8 to 10 inches long. Place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Let breadsticks rest about 10 minutes before baking.

5. 5

   Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and brush the tops with the butter mixture. Bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bottom of the breadsticks are lightly browned. Brush any leftover butter over the top when they come out of the oven.

6. 6

   Cool: Remove from oven and allow to cool a couple minutes before serving. Serve while warm.