Copycat Olive Garden™ Breadsticks

By á-48353

Ingredients

• For bread:
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water, about 110º F Save $
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• For topping:
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Preparation

Step 1

1
Place 1/4 cup of water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the remaining water, 4 1/2 cups of flour, butter, sugar and salt to the mixer.
3
Mix on low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium and knead for 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add more flour as needed, to get the dough to come together.
4
Break dough into fourths. Roll each fourth into a long, thin log about 16 inches long. Cut each log into three pieces. Place the breadsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a clean cloth.
5
Let rise for 45 minutes.
6
Heat oven to 400 °F.
7
Lightly brush 2 tablespoons of butter over the breadsticks and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
8
Remove from the oven. Brush with the remaining butter and sprinkle with the garlic salt. Serve hot.