Better Than Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipes

BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• 1. Add sugar into the warm water in a bowl or measuring cup and stir well. Sprinkle yeast on top and quickly stir. Let set for about 10 minutes until yeast is foamy.
• 2. Pour yeast mixture into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the butter and 2 cups of the flour. Mix on low, then add in the salt and mix again.
• 3. Remove the paddle attachment and attach the dough hook. Add flour, 1/2 a cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the side of the bowl. It should feel slightly firm and not stick to your finger when touched. Mix the dough for about 5 minutes on low once it reaches this point.
• 4. Spray the inside of a bowl with non-stick spray. Transfer the dough from the mixer bowl into the sprayed bowl. Flip over once to coat the top. Cover and let rise until doubled in size; about an hour. Punch dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a rectangle.
• 5. Spray a knife or pizza cutter with non-stick spray. Cut the dough into 16-18 equal portions.
• 6. Set the oven on "warm", or 170 degrees. Meanwhile, with lightly floured hands, roll each of the divided portions into a ball, then roll into a breadstick shape, about 6-8 inches long. Divide breadsticks onto 2 greased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
• 7. Place in the warmed oven for 15-20 minutes until the breasticks have doubled in size. Remove and set the oven temperature to 375. While it's preheating, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter and brush over the unbaked breadsticks. Sprinkle with salt.
• 8. Bake for 12-14 minutes, one pan at a time, until they're golden brown. Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter and mix in the garlic powder. Remove baked breadsticks from the oven and brush on the garlic butter. Immediately sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve warm from the oven.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BREADSTICKS (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Make the dough: Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer; sprinkle in the yeast and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, butter, sugar, fine salt and 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water; mix with the paddle attachment until a slightly sticky dough forms, 5 minutes.
• Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until very smooth and soft, 3 minutes. Roll into a 2-foot-long log; cut into 16 1 1/2-inch pieces. Knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7-inch long breadstick; arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth; let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Make the topping: Brush the breadsticks with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
• Bake until slightly golden, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with the garlic powder and oregano.
• Brush the warm breadsticks with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with the flavored salt.
• Serve warm with salad.