Olive Garden Breadsticks
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4.9
Olive Garden Breadsticks
Description
The breadsticks begin with activating instant yeast in warm water and honey, then mixing with olive oil, salt, and flour to form a soft dough. After kneading and a short rise, the dough is divided repeatedly to produce 16 uniform pieces, each rolled into a 10-inch log. These are spaced on greased baking sheets and baked first for 5 minutes.
While baking, melted butter is mixed with garlic powder to form a flavorful brush. Half the garlic butter is brushed on the breadsticks, which are then returned to bake until golden, developing a light crust while keeping the interior soft and tender.
The method produces breadsticks with a balance of soft crumb and garlicky richness that can be served warm as a side or snack. The recipe includes instructions for freezing partially baked breadsticks and reheating them later, as well as for making the dough ahead and allowing rising in the refrigerator to suit meal timing.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water very warm
- 1 instant yeast packet
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 3-4 cups flour more for kneading
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons butter melted, see note, salted
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer) stir together water, yeast, and honey (or sugar). Rest for 10 minutes to let the yeast activate. It should rise and foam.
- Stir in 2 cups flour, olive oil, and salt.
- Gradually mix in more flour (1 1/2-2 cups) until you have a soft, shaggy dough.
- With flour-dusted hands, transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to rise for 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into two equal parts. Divide each half into two equal parts again. Continue to do this until you have 16 equal-sized pieces of dough.
- Roll each into a log about 10 inches long and place 2-inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together melted butter and garlic powder.
- After 5 minutes, brush with half of the garlic butter and return to oven for 6-8 minutes until golden. (They will continue to brown a little more after you pull them out of the oven so don't over-bake them).
- Brush with remaining garlic butter and serve.
Notes
- If using unsalted butter for the garlic butter, add 1 teaspoon of salt to balance the flavor.
- This recipe yields 16 breadsticks; leftover breadsticks can be frozen after the initial 5-minute bake without butter brushing for later use.
- To reheat frozen breadsticks, brush with garlic butter, wrap loosely in foil, and bake at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, applying more butter before serving.
- For make-ahead preparation, allow the dough to rise once, shape the breadsticks, cover to prevent drying, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- If the breadsticks have not doubled in size after refrigeration, allow additional rising time at room temperature before baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16breadsticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 131IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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