Olive Garden Breadsticks
Soft, buttery, garlicky, and unlimited — because this is your kitchen. Nobody goes to Olive Garden for the entrées. Everyone goes for the breadsticks. They arrive at the table warm, brushed with garli
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 packet (2-1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- garlic butter for brushing
Method
Step 1: Make the dough
- Warm the milk, add sugar, and sprinkle yeast. Wait 5-10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, softened butter, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour.
Step 2: Shape the breadsticks
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-8 inch rope. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
Step 3: Bake and butter
- Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until light golden. Immediately brush with garlic butter — don't wait, the bread needs to be hot to absorb the butter properly.