Soft, Buttery Breadsticks Made Right at Home
There’s nothing quite like the smell of warm, buttery garlic breadsticks fresh from the oven. If you’ve ever wished you could recreate those famous Olive Garden-style breadsticks at home, you’re in luck! These homemade garlic breadsticks are soft, fluffy, brushed with a delicious garlic butter topping, and sprinkled with just the right amount of seasoning. Best of all, they’re surprisingly easy to make.
The Perfect Side for Every Meal
These breadsticks are the perfect side dish for just about any meal. Serve them alongside your favorite pasta dishes like spaghetti, fettuccine Alfredo, baked ziti, or lasagna for a restaurant-quality dinner at home. They’re also wonderful with a crisp Caesar salad, hearty soups like creamy tomato or chicken gnocchi, or even as a tasty addition to homemade pizza night. If you’re planning an Italian-inspired family dinner, these breadsticks are guaranteed to be one of the first things to disappear from the table.
The Secret to Restaurant-Style Breadsticks
The secret to these soft breadsticks is allowing the dough enough time to rise until it’s light and airy. Once baked to a beautiful golden color, each breadstick is generously brushed with melted butter mixed with garlic and a touch of Italian seasoning. The buttery coating soaks into the warm bread, creating that irresistible flavor everyone loves.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
One of the best things about making breadsticks from scratch is knowing exactly what goes into them. There are no preservatives or unnecessary ingredients—just simple pantry staples transformed into something truly special. They’re also budget-friendly and make enough to feed the whole family.
If you happen to have leftovers (which isn’t very likely!), they reheat beautifully. Simply warm them in the oven for a few minutes or pop one in the microwave for a quick snack. You can even freeze baked breadsticks for later, making them a convenient addition to busy weeknight meals.
A Family Favorite You’ll Make Again and Again
Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, enjoying a cozy pasta dinner, or simply craving fresh homemade bread, these garlic breadsticks are sure to become a favorite recipe you’ll make again and again. Soft, buttery, and packed with garlic flavor, they bring the comforting taste of your favorite Italian restaurant right into your own kitchen.
Once you try these homemade garlic breadsticks, you’ll wonder why you ever waited for a restaurant to enjoy them. Fresh from the oven and served warm, they’re the perfect finishing touch to any meal.
Homemade Garlic Breadsticks
Soft, buttery homemade garlic breadsticks just like Olive Garden! Easy to make with simple ingredients and the perfect side for pasta, soup, salad, pizza, or any Italian dinner.
Ingredients
Breadsticks
- 1 1/2 cups warm water 105 to 110 degrees F
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup salted butter melted
Garlic Parmesan Seasoning
- 1/2 cup powdered Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
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In a stand mixer; with dough hook attachment, mix together the warm water, yeast, sugar. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until bubbly. Then add salt and one cup of the flour.
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Continue adding flour until the dough clears the sides of the bowl; knead for about three minutes. It should be soft and slightly sticky without leaving a lot of residue on your fingers.
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Let the dough rest in the bowl for about 10 minutes. While the dough rests, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pour the melted butter onto a large, rimmed baking sheet; spreading out evenly.
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On a lightly greased counter top, pat the dough out into a long rectangle, about 16 x 7 inches. Cut the dough into 12 even strips with a pizza cutter. Twist each strip of dough then place side-by-side on the baking sheet.
Garlic Parmesan Seasoning:
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Mix together all of the seasoning ingredients. Sprinkle as much or as little seasoning as you desire, all over the tops of your breadsticks. You can even roll them around so the seasoning gets on the entire breadstick, Cover with a kitchen towel, and let breadsticks rise for 20 minutes.
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Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Carefully remove from oven. Let breadsticks cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
