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Soft and Chewy Olive Garden Copycat Breadsticks with Garlic Parmesan Butter

A close-up of several soft, golden breadsticks generously brushed with melted garlic butter and parsley.
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Make soft, chewy breadsticks at home that taste just like the restaurant favorite, topped with a rich garlic parmesan butter coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 1/2 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. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add the flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the breadsticks: Punch down the dough. Divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long, thin rope, about 10 to 12 inches long. Place the shaped breadsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Second rise: Cover the breadsticks loosely and let them rest for 20 minutes.
  7. Preheat and bake: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake the breadsticks for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  8. Prepare the topping: While the breadsticks bake, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Heat gently until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Do not brown the butter.
  9. Coat the breadsticks: Immediately after removing the hot breadsticks from the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra cheesy breadsticks, sprinkle an additional tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over the buttered sticks immediately after brushing.
  • If you prefer a quicker rise, place the covered dough in a slightly warm oven (turned off) for 30 minutes.
  • You can use store-bought pizza dough for a faster version, but the texture may differ slightly.

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