These Homemade Breadsticks with Garlic Butter are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side. Crispy, buttery breadsticks reminiscent of the endless supply at Olive Garden, but made them from scratch. If you love easy homemade bread, be sure to check out our No Knead Herb and Cheese Bread too!
Why You'll Love This Homemade Breadsticks Recipe
These breadsticks are a great way to impress your guests or simply indulge in a delicious snack. The combination of soft, chewy bread and flavorful garlic butter is irresistible.
Plus, making breadsticks at home allows you to customize the ingredients and seasonings to your liking.
Ingredients Overview
These homemade breadsticks are a great alternative to store-bought versions, as they are made with fresh ingredients and can be customized to your liking. The garlic butter sauce is incredibly easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for future use.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Homemade Breadsticks
These homemade breadsticks are made with a soft and doughy dough that's rolled out and cut into long strips. After baking, the breadsticks are slathered with a flavorful garlic butter sauce for an extra burst of flavor. They pop out of the oven crispy, buttery, and garlicky, perfect for dipping or enjoying on its own.
Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the water, dry yeast, and sugar. Let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to activate. It will get foamy on the top if the yeast is live, if it doesn't get new yeast and start over.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, yeast mixture, and melted butter. Mix well.
Step 2: Once the flour mixture forms a shaggy ball, pull the dough out and knead it for five minutes on a floured surface.
Step 3: Using a little flour, shape the ball of dough into a square about 9" x 9".
Step 4: Cut down the middle, then cut across both halves six times for 12 equal sections.
Step 5: Roll out each of the twelve portions of dough into 8-9" length ropes. Place parchment paper on two rimmed baking sheet and spread six dough ropes on each, keeping distance apart so the dough can rise.
Cover the breadsticks with a towel and let the dough bulk proof (rise for 45 minutes.
Step 6: In a small bowl, mix the remaining melted butter, garlic salt, and dried parsley flakes or our Italian Seasoning Blend. Using a pastry brush, brush the breadsticks with half the mixture.
Step 7: Preheat oven to 400℉ (204℉) and bake breadsticks for 12 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove from one and immediately brush with the remaining garlic butter. Serve while hot.
Serving Suggestions for Homemade Breadsticks
With these delicious homemade breadsticks, you can enjoy a taste of Olive Garden right in your own kitchen. Serve with your favorite pasta dish or soup. Create a breadsticks platter with Herb Dipping Oil to enjoy and as a snack or appetizer.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations using this recipe.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices, such as rosemary or thyme.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds.
Storage and Reheating
- Store leftover breadsticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven or toaster oven.
- You can freeze the breadsticks before or after baking. Let them thaw at room temperature before reheating.
Tips for Success
- For a crispier texture, let the breadsticks cool slightly before slathering with garlic butter.
- Serve the breadsticks warm. They're best enjoyed fresh from the oven.
- Make extra garlic butter sauce for dipping breadsticks in later when served.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use store-bought bread dough for convenience.
Yes, you can make the garlic butter sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
Use leftover garlic butter sauce as a marinade for chicken or fish, or as a spread for sandwiches.
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Homemade Breadsticks with Garlic Butter
Equipment
Ingredients
Soft Breadstick recipe
- 1½ cup warm water 110℉
- 2¼ teaspoon dry active yeast 1 packet
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 4¼ cup bread flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoon butter melted
Garlic Butter Topping
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the water, dry yeast, and sugar. Let it stand for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to activate. It will get foamy on the top if the yeast is live, if it doesn't get new yeast and start over.1½ cup warm water, 2¼ teaspoon dry active yeast, 2 tablespoon sugar
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, yeast mixture, and melted butter. Mix well.4¼ cup bread flour, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 tablespoon butter
- Once the flour mixture forms a shaggy ball, pull the dough out and knead it for five minutes on a floured surface.
- Using a little flour, shape the ball of dough into a square about 9" x 9".
- Cut down the middle, then cut across both halves six times for 12 equal sections.
- Roll out each of the twelve portions of dough into 8-9" length ropes.
- Place parchment paper on two rimmed baking sheet and spread six dough ropes on each, keeping distance apart so the dough can rise.
- Cover the breadsticks with a towel and let the dough bulk proof (rise for 45 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining melted butter, garlic salt, and dried parsley flakes. Using a pastry brush, brush the breadsticks with half the mixture.¼ cup butter, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (204℃) and bake breadsticks for 12 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove from one and immediately brush with the remaining garlic butter. Serve while hot.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, let the breadsticks cool slightly before slathering with garlic butter.
- Serve the breadsticks warm. They're best enjoyed fresh from the oven.
- Make extra garlic butter sauce for dipping breadsticks in later when served.
