Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

Craving Olive Garden's famous breadsticks? This copycat recipe gets incredibly close! Enjoy warm, garlicky, buttery breadsticks that are perfect for dipping in marinara sauce. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers restaurant-quality results in under 90 minutes.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 134.1 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Olive Garden Breadsticks

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How to Make Olive Garden Breadsticks

  1. In a large bowl (or stand mixer), combine 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, 1 1/3 cups (315ml) warm water, 4 teaspoons (18g) melted butter, 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons (10g) salt, and 2 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast.
  2. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes, either by hand or with a dough hook attachment (if using a stand mixer).
  3. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 16 equal pieces.
  6. Roll each piece into a long, thin breadstick (approximately 12 inches long).
  7. Arrange breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. In a small bowl, melt 2 teaspoons (10g) butter. Brush the melted butter over the breadsticks.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. While still warm, brush the breadsticks with additional melted butter and sprinkle generously with garlic powder.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

4g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Olive Garden Breadsticks?

Olive Garden Breadsticks takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Olive Garden Breadsticks?

Olive Garden Breadsticks has approximately 134.1 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Olive Garden Breadsticks?

The key ingredients for Olive Garden Breadsticks are Flour, Water, Butter, Sugar, Salt, Yeast. See the full list with measurements above.

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