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The Ultimate Copycat Soft Restaurant Garlic Breadsticks Recipe

A stack of Copycat Italian Restaurant Soft Garlic Breadsticks, one piece pulled apart showing the soft, fluffy interior coated in garlic butter and parsley.
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Make soft, chewy, restaurant-style garlic breadsticks at home with this easy copycat recipe. These breadsticks have a fluffy interior and are coated in rich garlic butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Combine dough: Add the melted 2 tablespoons of butter, milk, and half of the flour mixture to the yeast mixture. Mix until just combined. Gradually add the remaining flour until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Shape: Punch down the dough gently. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 10 to 12 inches long. You can twist them into a simple knot or leave them straight.
  7. Second rise: Place the shaped breadsticks on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover loosely and let them rest for 20 minutes.
  8. Preheat and bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the breadsticks for 10 to 14 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown.
  9. Prepare garlic butter: While the breadsticks bake, melt the remaining 1/2 cup of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped parsley. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
  10. Coat: Immediately brush the hot breadsticks generously with the garlic butter mixture as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra soft breadsticks, brush the tops with a little extra melted butter immediately after brushing with garlic butter.
  • If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, increase the minced garlic to 6 cloves.
  • Serve these breadsticks with marinara sauce or Alfredo sauce for dipping.

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