Easy Homemade Breadsticks (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1½ cups warm tap water (up to 130°F/55°C, not boiling or super hot)
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons instant or rapid rise dry yeast
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4½ cups bread flour
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2 teaspoons salt
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3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
→ Topping
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon garlic granules
# Instructions:
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Combine warm water with sugar and yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until the mixture becomes bubbly and the yeast activates.
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Mix the flour with melted butter, salt, and the activated yeast mixture in a large bowl. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 7 minutes until you get a smooth ball of dough.
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Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each piece into a rope shape and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Cover the shaped breadsticks with a kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm place for 1 hour. On very hot days, they might rise faster (about 30 minutes), so keep an eye on them.
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Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C) towards the end of the rising time. Bake the breadsticks for 15 minutes until golden.
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While the breadsticks are still warm, brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with the garlic salt mixture. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
# Notes:
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These homemade Olive Garden-style breadsticks are buttery, garlicky, and ultra-soft - just like the restaurant version!
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Make sure your water isn't too hot when activating the yeast - if it's so hot you can't touch it, it will kill the yeast.
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If using active dry yeast instead of instant/rapid rise, dissolve it in the water first before proceeding with the recipe.