Olive Garden Breadsticks

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer) stir together water, yeast, and honey (or sugar). Rest for 10 minutes to let the yeast activate. It should rise and foam.

Step 3

Stir in 2 cups flour, olive oil, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually mix in more flour (1 1/2-2 cups) until you have a soft, shaggy dough.

Step 5

With flour-dusted hands, transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to rise for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Divide dough into two equal parts. Divide each half into two equal parts again. Continue to do this until you have 16 equal-sized pieces of dough.

Step 8

Roll each into a log about 10 inches long and place 2-inches apart on a greased baking sheet.

Step 9

Bake for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together melted butter and garlic powder.

Step 10

After 5 minutes, brush with half of the garlic butter and return to oven for 6-8 minutes until golden. (They will continue to brown a little more after you pull them out of the oven so don't over-bake them).

Step 11

Brush with remaining garlic butter and serve.