Description
Homemade breadsticks inspired by Olive Garden, soft and buttery with a hint of garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, melted butter, and garlic powder to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces, rolling them into sticks.
- Place the sticks on a baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Serve warm for best taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Homemade Breadsticks, Olive Garden, Italian Breadsticks