Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

Ingredients
For the Breadsticks
- 1 cup water (227 grams)
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (28 grams)
- 1¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (4 grams)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 grams, divided)
- 3-3½ cups all-purpose flour (360-420 grams)
- 1¾ teaspoons kosher salt (5 grams)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (25 grams)
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 grams)
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- 1
Heat
- 2
Combine the water and milk in a saucepan and heat until the mixture is 110-115°F.
- 3
Whisk
- 4
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whisk the water-milk mixture, yeast, and ½ teaspoon granulated sugar together. Allow to bloom for 10 minutes.
10 min - 5
Blend
- 6
Add in the remaining sugar, 3 cups flour, salt and olive oil. Blend together until well combined, adding more flour 1 tablespoon at a time as needed.
- 7
Knead
- 8
Switch the mixer to the dough hook attachment and knead on low speed for 7-8 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
8 min - 9
Rise
- 10
Transfer the dough to a large oiled mixing bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and allow it to rest for 45-90 minutes in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size.
90 min - 11
Divide
- 12
Punch the dough down, then divide it into twelve 2-ounce portions (about 56 grams each). Roll each piece into a 9-inch rope on a lightly floured surface, then transfer to 2 parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
- 13
Rise
- 14
Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- 15
Preheat
- 16
While the dough rises, preheat oven to 425°F.
- 17
Bake the breadsticks for 11-13 minutes. until golden brown.
13 min - 18
Melt
- 19
In a small bowl, whisk together kosher salt and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
- 20
Brush
- 21
Remove the breadsticks from the oven, brush with melted butter, then sprinkle with the garlic-salt mixture. Garnish with Parmesan, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 12 servings)

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