Easy Crispy Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Easy Olive Garden Breadsticks – Crispy, golden, and irresistibly soft, these homemade breadsticks are better than takeout and ready in just 30 minutes. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the secret to that perfect Olive Garden texture. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Strawberry Earthquake Cake Recipe for Dessert Lovers and Quick High Protein Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce.

What You'll Need for Easy Crispy 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 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Dried oregano

How to Make Easy Crispy Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

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. Knead until a soft dough forms.
2. Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the breadsticks: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Let them rise again: Cover the baking sheet with a clean kitchen towel and let the breadsticks rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the breadsticks for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Make the garlic butter: Melt butter in a small bowl. Stir in garlic powder, parsley, and salt.
7. Brush and serve: Brush the garlic butter onto the hot breadsticks. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and dried oregano if desired.

Storing & Reheating Easy Crispy Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers 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.

Freezing Easy Crispy Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Freeze unbaked breadsticks for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, but be careful not to make them soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For an extra cheesy crust, brush the dough with a little melted butter before baking.
• Best substitution: No garlic powder? Use 1-2 cloves of minced fresh garlic instead.
• 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 doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your breadsticks aren't rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and your water isn't too hot.

Easy Crispy Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

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Prep

15 minutes

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Cook

12 minutes

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Total

30 minutes

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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 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Seasonings

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

Optional Toppings

• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Dried oregano

Instructions

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. Knead until a soft dough forms.
2. Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the breadsticks: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Let them rise again: Cover the baking sheet with a clean kitchen towel and let the breadsticks rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the breadsticks for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Make the garlic butter: Melt butter in a small bowl. Stir in garlic powder, parsley, and salt.
7. Brush and serve: Brush the garlic butter onto the hot breadsticks. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and dried oregano if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For an extra cheesy crust, brush the dough with a little melted butter before baking.
• Best substitution: No garlic powder? Use 1-2 cloves of minced fresh garlic instead.
• 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 doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your breadsticks aren't rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and your water isn't too hot.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze unbaked breadsticks for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, but be careful not to make them soggy.
• Make ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 130
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 3g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 250mg
• 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 Crispy 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!