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Copycat Italian Restaurant Soft Garlic Breadsticks

A stack of golden, soft Copycat Italian Restaurant Soft Garlic Breadsticks sprinkled with herbs and salt.
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Make soft, pillowy garlic breadsticks at home that taste just like your favorite Italian chain restaurant version, coated in a rich garlic butter glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced very fine
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 13×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  6. Punch down the risen dough gently. Roll or press the dough out into a rough rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick, and fit it into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough into 12 to 16 strips. Do not separate them yet.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. While the breadsticks bake, prepare the garlic butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook gently for 1 minute until fragrant, but do not brown the garlic.
  10. Remove the breadsticks from the oven. Immediately brush the entire surface generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  11. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top while the butter is still hot.
  12. Cut along the scored lines and serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra soft breadsticks, cover the pan with foil for the first 10 minutes of baking.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time; let it rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight for a deeper flavor.
  • Serve these breadsticks with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.

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