Olive Garlic Breadsticks Recipe
These Olive Garlic Breadsticks are soft, flavorful, and packed with savory black olives and garlic butter. Perfect as a side or appetizer, they’re golden, aromatic, and irresistibly delicious—ideal for dipping, sharing, or enjoying on their own.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Wooden spoon or dough hook (optional: stand mixer)
- Clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush (for garlic butter)
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter (to slice dough)
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 ¼ tsp 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water about 110°F / 43°C
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chopped black olives
For the Garlic Butter:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 –3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or oregano/basil mix
- Sea salt for sprinkling
- Optional: grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
Activate the Yeast:
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes, until it becomes foamy.
Make the Dough:
- Add olive oil, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes by hand or with a dough hook until smooth. Fold in chopped olives toward the end of kneading.
Let It Rise:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the Breadsticks:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle (about 12x9 inches). Slice into 12 strips using a knife or pizza cutter. Twist each strip slightly and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush with Garlic Butter:
- Mix the melted butter, garlic, and herbs. Brush the mixture over each breadstick generously.
Bake:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with remaining garlic butter as soon as they come out of the oven. Sprinkle with sea salt or Parmesan if desired.
Serve Warm:
- Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven with marinara, pesto, or garlic dip.