Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks
Make Olive Garden’s famous breadsticks at home in just 30 minutes. After making these many times, I discovered the secret to that perfect chewy texture. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Roasted Rainbow Vegetables and Sweet and Tangy Cranberry Meatballs.
Why This Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks Is Pure Comfort
- Authentic Olive Garden taste at home
- Ready in just 30 minutes
- Perfect for game nights or dinner parties
What You'll Need for Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- All-purpose flour
- Warm water
- Active dry yeast
- Sugar
- Salt
- Melted butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Melted butter
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Dried parsley
📝 Ingredient Notes
- All-purpose flour: You can also use bread flour for a chewier texture.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Stand mixer with dough hook — Kneads dough evenly and quickly → See on Amazon
- Pizza stone or baking sheet — Creates a crispy crust → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks
- Make the dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add water and melted butter, then knead until smooth.
- Let it rise: Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 10 minutes.
- Shape the breadsticks: Divide dough into 12 pieces, roll each into a 10-inch stick, and place on a baking sheet.
- Let them rise again: Cover and let rise for another 10 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), brush breadsticks with melted butter, sprinkle with garlic powder, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve: Brush with more melted butter, sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley, and serve immediately.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid over-kneading the dough to prevent tough breadsticks. If it happens, let the dough rest for 5 minutes before shaping.
- Pro tip: For a softer crust, brush breadsticks with olive oil instead of melted butter before baking.
- Pro tip: To make ahead, prepare the dough, let it rise, then refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Let it come to room temperature before shaping and baking.
Storing & Reheating Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the dough, let it rise, then refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Freezing Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks
Freeze baked breadsticks for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat in the oven.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and reheat for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Microwave for 15-20 seconds, then crisp in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a garlicy twist, mix minced garlic into the melted butter for brushing.
- Best substitution: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the dough, let it rise, then refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If breadsticks are too hard, reduce baking time or brush with olive oil before baking.
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Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Warm water
- Active dry yeast
- Sugar
- Salt
- Melted butter
- Garlic powder
Seasonings
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Melted butter
Optional Toppings
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Dried parsley
Instructions
- Make the dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add water and melted butter, then knead until smooth.
- Let it rise: Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 10 minutes.
- Shape the breadsticks: Divide dough into 12 pieces, roll each into a 10-inch stick, and place on a baking sheet.
- Let them rise again: Cover and let rise for another 10 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), brush breadsticks with melted butter, sprinkle with garlic powder, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve: Brush with more melted butter, sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a garlicy twist, mix minced garlic into the melted butter for brushing.
- Best substitution: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the dough, let it rise, then refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If breadsticks are too hard, reduce baking time or brush with olive oil before baking.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked breadsticks for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat in the oven.
- Oven reheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and reheat for 5-7 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Microwave for 15-20 seconds, then crisp in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare the dough, let it rise, then refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 2g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sat. Fat: 0.5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks FAQs
Yes, prepare the dough, let it rise, then refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
They might be overbaked. Reduce baking time or brush with olive oil before baking.
Yes, preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C), brush breadsticks with olive oil, and air fry for 5-7 minutes.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes for the best texture.
Yes, use the same amount and follow the same instructions.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Homemade Olive Garden Style Breadsticks and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
