Olive Garden Breadsticks (Todd Wilbur)

How to Make

• Step 1: Dissolve the sugar and yeast in the warm water in a small bowl or measuring cup and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy on top.

• Step 2: Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl.

• Step 3: Use the paddle attachment on a stand mixer to mix the softened butter into the flour. If you don't have a stand mixer, use a mixing spoon to combine the butter with the flour.

• Step 4: When the yeast mixture is foamy, pour it into the flour mixture and use a dough hook on your mixture to combine the ingredients and knead the dough for approximately 10 minutes. If you don't have a stand mixer, combine the ingredients and then knead the dough by hand on a countertop for 10 minutes.

• Step 5: Place the dough in a covered container and let it sit for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until it doubles in size.

• Step 6: When the dough has doubled, measure out 2-ounce portions. Roll the dough portions between your hands or on a countertop to form sticks that are 7 inches long.

• Step 7: Place the dough on parchment paper-lined baking sheets, cover and set aside for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size once again.

• Step 8: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

• Step 9: Bake the breadsticks for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

• Step 10: When the breadsticks come out of the oven, immediately brush each one with melted butter and sprinkle with a little garlic salt.