Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
Make copycat Olive Garden breadsticks at home with this easy recipe. Soft, garlic-buttered rolls perfect for dinner or appetizers.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1.5 teaspoons salt, and 0.5 teaspoon instant yeast.
- 2
Pour 1 cup warm whole milk and 2 tablespoons melted butter into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky to the touch.
- 4
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm location for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
While the dough rises, prepare the garlic butter by mixing 6 tablespoons softened butter with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley, 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- 6
Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 7
Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
- 8
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a rope approximately 8 inches long and 0.75 inches thick.
- 9
Place the breadstick ropes on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 10
Cover the breadsticks with a damp towel and let them rise for 30 minutes until puffy and slightly increased in size.
- 11
Whisk together 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water to create an egg wash, then brush it lightly over each breadstick.
- 12
Bake the breadsticks for 12-15 minutes until they are golden brown on the outside and sound hollow when tapped.
- 13
Remove the breadsticks from the oven and immediately brush them generously with the prepared garlic butter mixture.
- 14
Sprinkle the buttered breadsticks with 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh parsley for garnish.
- 15
Serve the breadsticks warm, ideally within 10 minutes of removing them from the oven for optimal texture and flavor.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| all-purpose flour | 2 cups all-purpose flour + 1 cup whole wheat flour | Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while maintaining a softer crumb structure when combined with all-purpose flour |
| whole milk | 1 cup low-fat milk or unsweetened oat milk | Reduces saturated fat and cholesterol while maintaining the moisture and richness needed for tender breadsticks |
| 6 tablespoons unsalted butter in garlic coating | 4 tablespoons unsalted butter + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil | Olive oil contains monounsaturated fats and anti-inflammatory compounds while reducing saturated fat from butter |
| 1 tablespoon granulated sugar | 1 tablespoon honey or 0.5 tablespoon honey + 0.5 tablespoon molasses | Natural sweeteners provide complex flavors and better blood sugar response than refined sugar |
| salt content at 1.5 teaspoons | 1 teaspoon salt (reduce sodium by 33%) | Reduces sodium intake while maintaining adequate seasoning through garlic and Italian herbs |
| 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese | 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese + 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast | Nutritional yeast adds B vitamins and umami flavor while reducing dairy and calories |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 340 |
| Total Fat | 14g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Cholesterol | 28mg |
| Sodium | 390mg |
| Carbohydrates | 43g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Protein | 9g |
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