Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Easy Homemade Olive Garden Breadsticks. Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. After making these many times, I’ve perfected the technique for that iconic Olive Garden taste. The trick is using instant yeast and letting the dough rise just right. These homemade breadsticks are better than takeout and perfect for soaking up any pasta sauce. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Roasted Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs and Mustard Dressing and Fresh Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette.

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.

• 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Melted butter with garlic and parsley

How to Make Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups flour, instant yeast, and salt. In another bowl, mix water, melted butter, sugar, egg, garlic powder, and oregano. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 2 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour. If it's too dry, add a bit more water.
2. Let it rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the breadsticks: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-inch rope and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them rise for another 15 minutes.
4. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Storing & Reheating Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezing Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes. Microwave: Not recommended for reheating.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a crispier crust, brush the breadsticks with an egg wash before baking.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the instant yeast with active dry yeast, but you'll need to proof it first.
• Make-ahead: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your dough is too sticky, add more flour. If it's too dry, add a bit more water.

Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

1 hr 35 mins

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Serves

12 breadsticks

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Seasonings

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional Toppings

• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Melted butter with garlic and parsley

Instructions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups flour, instant yeast, and salt. In another bowl, mix water, melted butter, sugar, egg, garlic powder, and oregano. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 2 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour. If it's too dry, add a bit more water.
2. Let it rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the breadsticks: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-inch rope and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them rise for another 15 minutes.
4. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a crispier crust, brush the breadsticks with an egg wash before baking.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the instant yeast with active dry yeast, but you'll need to proof it first.
• Make-ahead: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your dough is too sticky, add more flour. If it's too dry, add a bit more water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Not recommended for reheating.
• Make ahead: The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 3g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sat. Fat: 1.5g

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!