Best 7 Better Than Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipes

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Are you searching for a better-than-Olive-Garden breadsticks recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more? Look no further than this comprehensive guide, where we'll take you on a culinary journey to recreate the iconic breadsticks that have captured the hearts and stomachs of so many. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the secrets to crafting delicious, soft, and flavorful breadsticks that will elevate your meals and impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE BREADSTICKS RECIPE (BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN)



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Soft and fluffy breadsticks with a garlic butter crust that are absolutely irresistible!

Provided by Valentina's Corner

Categories     Bread

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour, measured then sifted
1¼ cups warm water
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1½ tsp salt
1 Tbsp active dry yeast
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add the sifted flour and create a well in the center.
  • Combine together the warm water, melted butter and salt. Pour mixture in the well.
  • Sprinkle yeast and sugar over water, gently stir and allow yeast to activate (about 5 minutes).
  • Mix the dough until well incorporated. Cover the dough and let rise for an hour.
  • Shape twelve breadsticks and place onto a baking sheet. Allow to rise an additional 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 375°F for 14-16 minutes, or until breadsticks are golden.
  • Combine melted butter, garlic powder, garlic salt and Italian seasoning. With a pastry brush, generously brush the breadstick with the garlic butter.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOFT ITALIAN BREADSTICKS



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These soft Italian breadsticks are perfect with a bowl of soup or pasta! Pillow-y soft, easy to make, and even better than Olive Garden!

Provided by Allie {Baking A Moment}

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish     Snack

Time 53m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/4 ounce active dry yeast* ((1 packet))
3 cups bread flour ((you may need as much as 3 3/4 cups))
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
egg wash ((1 egg beaten with 1 to 2 teaspoons water))
1/4 cup unsalted butter, (melted)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Place the sugar in a large mixing bowl, and add the warm water and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes, or until the yeast has dissolved and looks foamy.
  • Add 3 cups of bread flour, the olive oil, and the salt, and mix on low speed until a stiff dough forms. (If the dough seems sticky, add up to 3/4 cup additional flour (1/4 cup at a time), until it pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl.)
  • Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  • Mist the bowl with non-stick spray, place the dough inside, and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 16 equal portions, and shape each one into a rope (about 6 inches long), placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Mist a sheet of plastic wrap with non-stick spray, place it loosely over the unbaked breadsticks, and allow them to rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly brush the breadsticks with egg wash.
  • Bake the breadsticks for 12 to 14 minutes, or until just beginning to turn golden at the tips.
  • Stir the melted butter, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning together, and brush the mixture over the warm breadsticks.

BREADSTICKS RECIPE (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)



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Perfectly soft, fluffy and chewy and finished with a buttery garlic topping. No one can resist these! And since they're made fresh from scratch they're even better than Olive Gardens!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     breads

Time 3h6m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup + 2 Tbsp warm water ((110 - 115 degrees))
1 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
2 Tbsp granulated sugar, (divided)
3 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
1 3/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp vegetable oil (or olive oil)
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt ((or to taste))
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer whisk together warm water, yeast and 1/2 tsp granulated sugar until yeast has dissolved. Allow to rest 10 minutes.
  • Add in remaining 1 Tbsp + 2 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 3/4 tsp salt and vegetable oil, then fit mixer with paddle attachment and blend mixture until well combine.
  • Switch mixer to dough hook attachment, add in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour and knead mixture on low speed, adding up to 1/4 cup additional flour as needed, and knead until dough is smooth and elastic*.
  • Transfer dough to a large buttered mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest in a warm place free from draft until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch risen dough down, divide into 12 equal portions (2 ounces each by weight), keep them covered with plastic wrap as you work. Roll each piece into a 9 inch rope on a lightly floured surface, then transfer to two parchment paper lined baking sheets.
  • Cover and let rise 1 hour. Preheat oven to 425 during the last 10 minutes of rising.
  • Bake in preheated oven 11 - 13 minutes until golden**. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together 1/4 tsp salt and garlic powder.
  • Remove breadsticks from oven and run a stick of butter over hot breadsticks (using 2 Tbsp, or brush with melted butter) and immediately sprinkle with garlic salt mixture.
  • Serve warm. Let any left over cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 407 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN BREADSTICKS



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I'm sharing a copycat Olive Garden breadsticks recipe that's even better than the original!

Provided by Autumn

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h33m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Warm Water
1 tablespoon Active Dry Yeast
2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
1 Egg
3 & 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour (bread flour is also ok)
1/4 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
3 tablespoons Butter (melted)
Garlic Salt and Italian Seasoning to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except for topping ingredients) in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix using the dough hook attachment until combined on low.
  • Continue mixing 5-10 minutes, adding just a little more flour if needed.
  • Dough will be soft and slightly sticky; it may not completely pull away from side of bowl. However, it should feel smooth and elastic when it's done kneading.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead two or three times, forming a ball.
  • Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise one to one and a half hours, until nearly double in size. (If you live in a very dry area you may want to put the dough into a large greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap to ensure it doesn't dry out.)
  • On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12x16 inch rectangle. Use pizza cutter to slice into 16 strips.
  • Pinched the long sides of each piece together to form a breadstick shape.
  • Place sticks pinched side down on a baking sheet that's been lightly greased or lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel, and let rise about 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with seasonings.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BREADSTICKS (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)



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Since Olive Garden won't give out the recipe, here's the closest one to the real thing! This recipe calls for a Kitchen-Aid mixer with the paddle attachment, but I'm sure you could use something similar. From Food Network magazine.

Provided by Ashbow

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 31m

Yield 16 breadsticks, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fine salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer; sprinkle in the yeast and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, butter, sugar, fine salt and 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water; mix with the paddle attachment until a slightly sticky dough forms, 5 minutes.
  • Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until very smooth and soft, 3 minutes. Roll into a 2-foot-long log; cut into 16 1 1/2-inch pieces. Knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7-inch long breadstick; arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth; let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Make the topping: Brush the breadsticks with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  • Bake until slightly golden, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with the garlic powder and oregano.
  • Brush the warm breadsticks with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with the flavored salt.
  • Serve warm with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 9.5, Sodium 508, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 3.6

BETTER-THAN-OLIVE GARDEN® ALFREDO SAUCE



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Whether it's chicken Alfredo or fettuccine Alfredo, the Alfredo sauce has always had my heart. This is a simple and basic recipe for Italian starters. Enjoy!

Provided by str0ngwarri0r

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons sweet butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cream, garlic, and white pepper; bring to just under a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into cream mixture and simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese to sauce; cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to serving plates. Spoon sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 208.3 mg, Fat 67.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 37.7 g, Sodium 561.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

SUPER FLUFFY BREAD STICKS



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Just as good if not better than the Olive Garden's®! We absolutely love these! Fun to make and eat!

Provided by luckoftheIrish

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons white sugar
¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (105 to115 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon warm water (105 to115 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
3 cups bread flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Dissolve sugar and yeast in 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix 2 tablespoons butter into flour mixture until incorporated. Pour yeast mixture into flour mixture and knead dough using the dough hook attachment until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  • Place dough in a container and cover container with a towel or plastic wrap; let stand until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Divide dough into 2-ounce portions and roll into 7-inch long sticks. Arrange sticks on the prepared baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap and let stand until dough doubles in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until breadsticks are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Brush each breadstick using 2 tablespoons melted butter; top with garlic salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 592.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Tips:

  • Proof the yeast properly: Proofing the yeast ensures that it is active and ready to use. To proof the yeast, dissolve it in warm water (105-115°F) with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes foamy. If the yeast does not foam, it is not active and should be discarded.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will produce the best-tasting breadsticks. Use high-quality olive oil, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs.
  • Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough develops the gluten, which gives the breadsticks their structure and chewiness. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise properly: Rising the dough allows the yeast to produce carbon dioxide, which creates the air pockets in the breadsticks. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Shape the breadsticks properly: Shaping the breadsticks properly ensures that they cook evenly. Roll out the dough into a long rope, then cut it into 12 even pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a long, thin breadstick.
  • Bake the breadsticks properly: Baking the breadsticks at a high temperature (400°F) for a short amount of time (10-12 minutes) creates a crispy crust and a soft, chewy interior.

Conclusion:

These breadsticks are the perfect addition to any Italian meal. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can add different herbs, spices, or cheeses to the dough. You can also brush the breadsticks with garlic butter or olive oil before baking. No matter how you make them, these breadsticks are sure to be a hit!

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