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Soft Garlic Parmesan Homemade Breadsticks

Homemade Breadsticks slathered in butter and sprinkled with a mix of garlic, Parmesan, and herbs are perfect for dunking in marinara sauce or ranch dressing for a tasty appetizer or filling side. We love them with this copycat Olive Garden salad dressing over crunchy lettuce or with any of our favorite soup recipes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 57 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 452 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water 105-110°F
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup salted butter softened
  • 2-3 Tablespoons garlic bread seasoning see notes

Instructions

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  1. Mix water, yeast, sugar, and salt with 1 cup of the flour in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment.
  2. Add more flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until the dough cleans the sides of the bowl on its own. You may not need all of the flour.
  3. Knead for 3 minutes, then lift the dough out of the bowl and lightly grease the bowl. Return the dough to the bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clean cloth and let rise for 30-45 minutes, until double in size.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly greased surface and pat out into a large rectangle. Use a pizza cutter to slice into 12 equal-sized strips.
  6. Gently twist each strip, then lay on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean cloth again and let rise another 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the tops of are golden brown. Remove from the oven and immediately rub with the softened butter and sprinkle with the garlic bread sprinkle.
  8. Serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch for dipping.

Notes

  • If using active dry yeast, just combine the water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl and let proof for 5-10 minutes until foamy before proceeding to add the salt and flour.
  • You can buy garlic bread seasoning at the store or make your own. Just combine 1/2 cup powdered Parmesan cheese with 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon marjoram, and mix well. You will not use all of the garlic bread seasoning for these breadsticks! Store any leftover seasoning in the fridge and use sprinkled over pasta, veggies, or mix 2 tablespoons with 1/2 cup of softened butter and spread on two halves of a loaf of French bread, then either toast them in the oven under a broiler, or put the halves back together, wrap in foil, and bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until the butter is melted and the bread is hot.
  • You can use white whole wheat flour, bread flour, or a combination of either with all-purpose flour to make these breadsticks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1breadstick Calories 452kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 173mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452

% Daily Value*

Serving 1breadstick
Calories 452kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 86g 29%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 173mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.