These easy homemade breadsticks taste just like the warm, garlicky breadsticks served at Olive Garden and are made with a simple homemade dough, you can have hot, delicious breadsticks anytime.
Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Mix in the melted butter, salt, and bread flour until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-9-inch long rope-like shape.
Place on baking sheet. Place in a preheated 200℉ oven and kill the heat as soon as you put them in. Let rise for 40-50 minutes.
Remove from oven and preheat oven to 400℉. Place them back in the oven.
Bake for 6-7 minutes. Mix melted butter and the garlic powder together and brush the breadstick with melted butter and garlic powder.
Bake an additional 6-7 minutes. Brush with butter and garlic powder. Feel free to top off with grated parmesan cheese.