Butter Herb Breadsticks (Olive Garden Breadsticks)
The perfect starter and accompaniment to soups, salads, pastas, and entrees of all types, these bread sticks keep you coming back for more. They are addictive and delicious.
In a warm bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast with warm water. Let sit for about 5 - 10 minutes, until foamy
Add salt, melted butter and about 2 cups of the flour. Knead dough for about 5 minutes, adding more flour as necessary.
Spray baking pan with cooking spray. Divide dough into small balls, large enough to fill about ⅓ cup. Make larger if desired but not too large as your bread will rise.
Roll and shape dough into cigar shapes. Place in baking pan at least 1 inch apart. Let stand for about 1 hour, covered a clean cloth.
Bake for 7 minutes at 375°F. While baking, combine melted butter, garlic powder/seasoning and salt for brushing.
Pull baking sheet out of oven, brush the bread sticks with the seasoned, melted butter. Return to oven, bake another 8 - 10 minutes.