Description
Olive Garden Breadsticks invite you on a delicious journey through Italian-American comfort cuisine. Warm, buttery perfection pairs with garlic and herbs, promising a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
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Main Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Wet and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm water with sugar, allowing it to foam and become frothy for about 5 minutes.
- Combine flour, salt, and softened butter in a large mixing bowl, creating a soft, elastic dough through gentle kneading.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free environment until it doubles in volume, approximately 1 hour.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions for uniform breadsticks.
- Roll each portion into long, smooth cylinder shapes on a lightly floured surface.
- Place the shaped dough on a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each breadstick for expansion.
- Allow the shaped breadsticks to proof for an additional 30 minutes, becoming slightly puffy.
- Preheat the oven to the specified temperature, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Brush the breadsticks with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and dried herbs before baking.
- Bake until the breadsticks turn golden brown and develop a crispy exterior with a soft interior.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush with additional melted butter and a light dusting of garlic salt.
- Serve warm, offering a restaurant-style experience with a side of marinara or alfredo sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure yeast is fresh and activated by checking for foamy texture when mixed with warm water and sugar.
- Knead dough thoroughly for at least 7-8 minutes to develop proper gluten structure and achieve that signature soft texture.
- Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free area to help it double in size and create airy, light breadsticks.
- Brush generously with garlic butter immediately after baking to get that classic Olive Garden golden sheen and rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg