Add it right in with the dry ingredients like instant yeast, but just note that the dough will take about 20% longer to rise. If you don’t have or can’t find instant yeast, you can easily use active dry yeast instead. You can add instant yeast directly into the mix with all of the ingredients. These types of yeast are specifically formulated to allow you to skip proofing (aka the step where you combine the yeast with warm liquid for 5 minutes). One of the three should be available at most grocery stores or you can buy my all-time favorite yeast on Amazon. This recipe utilizes a shortcut ingredient: instant yeast, also called rapid rise or quick rise yeast. Which Yeast Should I Use for Breadsticks? If you don’t have bread flour, use the same amount of all-purpose flour, but keep in mind that your breadsticks may turn out super soft. If you give anything else a try, let me know how it goes! Do I Have to Use Bread Flour? Can I Use All-Purpose Flour Instead?īread flour has a higher level of protein content than all-purpose flour, which helps create taller, well-rounded breadsticks with a nice chewy, fluffy texture. However, several readers have had success with Country Crock plant-based sticks (avocado oil based) or using olive oil in the dough and Earth Balance for the topping. These copycat breadsticks are not vegan, and I have not tried using plant-based butter in this recipe. Once removed from the oven, immediately brush each breadstick with melted butter and sprinkle the salt and garlic powder evenly over breadsticks. Bake at 400☏ for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown. Cover, and let rise on the prepared baking sheet until doubled in size, about 1 hour to 1.5 hours. Place the dough logs on your parchment-lined baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Roll each piece of dough into an 8-inch log. Once doubled in size, divide the dough into 12 portions. Let rest in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour to 1.5 hours. Remove the dough and place in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Increase speed to medium and knead the dough for about 10-15 minutes, or until it is tacky and very elastic. Add gradually, while the mixer runs on low speed. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, combine the water, yeast, sugar, melted butter, and salt. Prepare two baking sheets lined with parchment paper and set aside. Olive Garden Breadsticks Instructions Overview: More butter, plus salt and garlic powder – for the utterly delicious topping, once baked.Bread flour – Measured correctly! Bread flour contains a higher percentage of protein, compared to all-purpose flour, so I recommend using bread flour.Learn more about the differences between types of salt here. Salt – I prefer to use fine sea salt instead of table salt, simply because I prefer the flavor.Always use unsalted butter in baking and especially here because we’re adding salt to the dough and as a topping. Don’t skip the sugar! I promise you won’t find the breadsticks sweet. The sugar helps activate the yeast, tenderize the breadsticks, and makes them a little softer. Instant yeast – Use instant yeast for a faster rise.Water – Use warm water to help activate the yeast, but be sure it’s not so hot it kills the yeast.How to Make Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks Ingredients for Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks:
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