Olive Garden Bread Sticks Recipe

Step 1

Dough

Step 2

Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the yeast. Set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

To bowl with yeast, add flour, butter, sugar, fine salt and 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water.

Step 5

Mix with the paddle attachment until a slightly sticky dough forms, 5 minutes.

Step 6

Turn out the dough onto a floured work surface.

Step 7

Knead the dough by hand until very smooth and soft, about 3 minutes.

Step 8

Roll into a 2-foot-long log.

Step 9

Cut into sixteen 1 1/2-inch-long pieces.

Step 10

Knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7-inch-long breadstick

Step 11

Arrange sticks 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 12

Cover with a cloth.

Step 13

Let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.

Step 14

Topping

Step 15

Brush the breadsticks with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter.

Step 16

Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.

Step 17

Baking

Step 18

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 19

Bake until lightly golden, about 15 minutes.

Step 20

Finishing Toppings

Step 21

Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with garlic powder and oregano.

Step 22

Brush the warm breadsticks with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter.

Step 23

Sprinkle with the flavored salt/oregano.