Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks — Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. No more expensive takeout. After making these many times, I discovered the secret to that perfect chewy texture. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders Recipe and Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Honey and Spice.

What You'll Need for Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for greasing
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Garlic herb butter, for serving

How to Make Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 2 minutes.
2. Let it rise: Grease a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough inside, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the breadsticks: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Let them rise again: Cover the baking sheet with a clean towel and let the breadsticks rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic herb seasoning. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Storing & Reheating Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the dough, let it rise, then refrigerate overnight. Shape and bake the next day.

Freezing Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

Freeze baked breadsticks for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in the oven.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. They won't be as crispy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free bread flour blend.
• Best substitution: No garlic herb seasoning? Use Italian seasoning or a mix of dried herbs.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough, let it rise, then refrigerate overnight. Shape and bake the next day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If your dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour. If it's too dry, add a bit more water.

Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

1 hr 30 mins

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Serves

12 breadsticks

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for greasing

Seasonings

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt

Optional Toppings

• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Garlic herb butter, for serving

Instructions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 2 minutes.
2. Let it rise: Grease a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough inside, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the breadsticks: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Let them rise again: Cover the baking sheet with a clean towel and let the breadsticks rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic herb seasoning. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free bread flour blend.
• Best substitution: No garlic herb seasoning? Use Italian seasoning or a mix of dried herbs.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough, let it rise, then refrigerate overnight. Shape and bake the next day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If your dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour. If it's too dry, add a bit more water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked breadsticks for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in the oven.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. They won't be as crispy.
• Make ahead: Prepare the dough, let it rise, then refrigerate overnight. Shape and bake the next day.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 140
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 3g
• Carbs: 24g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 300mg
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!