There’s something magical about Olive Garden Breadsticks. Warm, buttery, and just the right amount of garlic flavor—these breadsticks make every meal feel special. The good news? You don’t have to go out to enjoy them! You can make these restaurant-style breadsticks at home with simple ingredients.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Soft and fluffy with a golden crust.
Buttery and garlicky, just like at Olive Garden.
Perfect for dipping in soups, sauces, or just enjoying on their own.
Easy to make with basic pantry staples.

Ingredients

For the dough:

2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110°F)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the topping:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Activate the yeast – In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Make the dough – In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the melted butter and yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough – Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth.
Let it rise – Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the breadsticks – Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-inch log and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Second rise – Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F.
Bake – Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
Add the topping – While warm, brush the breadsticks with melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder and salt on top.

Servings & Prep Time

Servings: 12 breadsticks
Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time: 12-14 minutes

Conclusion

Now you can enjoy Olive Garden Breadsticks anytime at home! They’re soft, buttery, and absolutely delicious. Serve them with a bowl of soup, pasta, or just eat them on their own. Once you try them, you’ll never want store-bought breadsticks again!

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Olive Garden Breadsticks

Warm, buttery, and just the right amount of garlic flavor—these breadsticks make every meal feel special.

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Prep Time 1 45

Cook Time 14

Servings 12 breadsticks

Ingredients

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110°F)
2 tbsp sugar
3 cups flour all-purpose
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp unsalted butter melted

For the topping

3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt

Instructions

Activate the yeast – In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Make the dough – In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the melted butter and yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough – Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth.
Let it rise – Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the breadsticks – Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-inch log and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Second rise – Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F.
Bake – Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
Add the topping – While warm, brush the breadsticks with melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder and salt on top.