Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks

Step 1

Combine oil, water, sugar, salt and yeast in bowl of mixer.

Step 2

Leave sitting for 10 minutes to allow yeast to bloom.

Step 3

Gradually add flour while mixing on low until the dough forms a ball.

Step 4

Spray a bowl with non stick spray and transfer dough to bowl.

Step 5

Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and place in a warm place to allow dough to double (about 1 hour).

Step 6

Grease baking sheets.

Step 7

Turn out dough on a floured surface.

Step 8

Roll out dough into a large rectangle.

Step 9

Cut in half, and then cut into 1" thick strips.

Step 10

Roll and shape each strip into roughly 1' x 8" sticks.

Step 11

Place on prepared sheets about 2" apart.

Step 12

Cover and place in a warm spot for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

Step 13

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 14

Stir garlic powder into melted butter.

Step 15

Brush breadsticks with butter and sprinkle with kosher salt.

Step 16

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 17

Brush finished breadsticks with remaining butter before serving.