Garlic Breadsticks, Olive Garden's

By arthurlemay

Make thin, like regular breadsticks.

Ingredients

• FOR THE BREADSTICKS
• 3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water
• 3 cups bread flour, plus more for the surface
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted, plus more for greasing bread bowl
• FOR THE TOPPING
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Details

Servings 18
Preparation time 210mins
Cooking time 240mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bow, dissolve the sugar in the warm water. Add yeast and let sit for five minutes until bubbles and foam appear.
In a mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour and salt.
Mix in he melted butter.
Pour the yeast mixture into the flour and continue to mix until combined.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
Place dough in a well buttered bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit for 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
Take 2 ounce portions of the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to form breadsticks that are 7 inches long.
Place the breadsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and set aside for another 1-1.5 hours or until the dough has doubled in size again.

PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES

Bake breadsticks for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove from oven and brush each one with melted butter and sprinkle with the garlic salt
Serve warm.