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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Olive Garden Copycat Breadsticks with Garlic Parmesan Butter

A close-up of golden brown, cheesy garlic breadsticks topped with fresh parsley, ready to eat.
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Make soft, chewy breadsticks at home that taste just like the restaurant favorite, topped with a rich garlic parmesan butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in the flour and salt into the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Lightly oil a clean bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Punch down the risen dough. Roll or stretch the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
  7. Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the dough into strips, about 1 inch wide and 8 inches long.
  8. Place the strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between them. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  10. While the breadsticks bake, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Mix well.
  11. As soon as the breadsticks come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  12. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

  • For extra cheesy breadsticks, sprinkle an additional tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over the buttered sticks right after they exit the oven.
  • If you want a quicker rise time, place the dough in an oven that has been turned off but still holds residual warmth.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before rolling and baking.

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