Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Make Olive Garden style breadsticks at home with this easy recipe. No more soggy store-bought versions. After making this many times, I discovered the secret to perfectly crispy breadsticks every time. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Keto Coconut Flour Pancakes with Fresh Berries and Crispy Greek Lemon Potatoes Easy Side Dish Recipe.

What You'll Need for Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• Optional: Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

How to Make Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

1. Step 1: Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Step 2: Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Step 3: Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Step 4: Shape the breadsticks: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch long rope and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Let them rise again: Cover the shaped breadsticks with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
6. Step 6: Bake the breadsticks: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with garlic butter. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Storing & Reheating Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the fridge overnight. Bring to room temperature before shaping and baking.

Freezing Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Freeze shaped breadsticks on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5-7 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until warmed through. This may make them soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a crispier crust, brush the breadsticks with an egg wash before baking.
• Best substitution: All-purpose flour can be used as a substitute for bread flour.
• Make-ahead: You can shape the breadsticks ahead of time and let them rise in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your breadsticks are not rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and your water is not too hot.

Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

1 hr 45 mins

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Serves

12 breadsticks

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Seasonings

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley

Optional Toppings

• Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Step 1: Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Step 2: Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Step 3: Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Step 4: Shape the breadsticks: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch long rope and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Let them rise again: Cover the shaped breadsticks with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
6. Step 6: Bake the breadsticks: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with garlic butter. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a crispier crust, brush the breadsticks with an egg wash before baking.
• Best substitution: All-purpose flour can be used as a substitute for bread flour.
• Make-ahead: You can shape the breadsticks ahead of time and let them rise in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your breadsticks are not rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and your water is not too hot.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze shaped breadsticks on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5-7 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until warmed through. This may make them soggy.
• Make ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the fridge overnight. Bring to room temperature before shaping and baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 3g
• Carbs: 26g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 300mg
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!