Almost Famous Breadsticks Olive Garden Copycat Recipe

Ingredients for Almost Famous Breadsticks Olive Garden Copycat

• Active Dry Yeast
• All Purpose Flour
• Unsalted Butter
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon fine salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt for sprinkling
• Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Dried Oregano

How to Make Almost Famous Breadsticks Olive Garden Copycat

1. **Activate Yeast:** In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), combine 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water (105-115°F) with 1 teaspoon (2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast). Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. **Make the Dough:** Add 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter (softened), 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon fine salt, and 1 1/4 cups (300ml) plus 2 tablespoons warm water to the yeast mixture.
3. **Mix:** Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or a wooden spoon), mix until a slightly sticky dough forms, about 5 minutes.
4. **Knead:** Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. **Shape the Log:** Roll the dough into a 2-foot-long log.
6. **Cut and Shape:** Cut the log into 16 pieces (1 1/2 inches each). Gently roll each piece into a 7-inch-long breadstick.
7. **First Rise:** Arrange breadsticks 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until almost doubled.
8. **Preheat & Prep Topping:** Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Melt 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter.
9. **First Brush & Sprinkle:** Brush breadsticks with 1 1/2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
10. **Bake:** Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
11. **Make Seasoned Salt:** While breadsticks are baking, combine the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
12. **Second Brush & Sprinkle:** Brush warm breadsticks with the remaining seasoned butter mixture and sprinkle with the seasoned salt.
13. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy!