Fluffy Olive Garden Breadsticks (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
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1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
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2 1/4 teaspoons of dry-active yeast
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4 1/4 cups of everyday flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons of softened butter
→ Topping
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon of salt
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1/2 teaspoon oregano
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3 tablespoons melted butter
# Method:
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Stir yeast into 1/4 cup of warm water in a bowl. Let it sit undisturbed for about 5 minutes, until you see it bubbling up.
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Put sugar, salt, butter, and 4 cups of flour into a stand mixer bowl. Pour in the yeast mixture and the rest of the water. Mix it all together until it forms a tacky dough.
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Toss in another 1/4 cup of flour. Keep mixing until your dough feels smooth and soft to the touch.
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Split the dough into two. Roll each piece into a 12-inch log. Cut each log into 8 and shape those pieces into 7-inch sticks.
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Place the breadsticks on a tray lined with parchment, leaving about 1 to 1.5 inches of space between. Throw a cloth over the tray and let them rise for 45 minutes somewhere warm.
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Crank up the oven to 400°F. Brush half the melted butter mixture over the risen breadsticks.
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Pop the tray into the oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Take them out when they’re lightly golden.
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As soon as they’re out of the oven, give the warm breadsticks a coat of the remaining butter mixture.
# Cook's Tips:
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This recipe makes 16 breadsticks, perfect for serving a large group. For fewer, halve the recipe.
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Want a quick version? Use frozen dough! A loaf makes 8 breadsticks. Frozen roll dough works too, though they’ll be a bit smaller.