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     Title: Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
Categories: Breads, Sauces
     Yield: 12 Servings

   1/4 c  Unsalted butter
     1 c  Whole milk
     2 tb Instant yeast
     1 tb Granulated sugar
   1/2 ts Salt
     1 lg Egg
 3 1/2 c  A-P flour; high-quality

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     4 tb Unsalted butter
     1 ts Popcorn salt
   1/2 ts Garlic powder

 Set the oven @ 400°F/205°C and line a 9x13" baking sheet with
 parchment paper. Set aside.

 In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Then, stir
 in the milk and warm to 110°F/43°C. Alternatively, you may also
 melt and warm the milk in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds at
 50% power.

 Tip:

 Don't overheat the milk mixture. Doing so will kill the yeast and
 inhibit your dough from rising sufficiently.

 Next, add the yeast and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted
 with a dough hook. Slowly add the warmed milk to the yeast and
 sugar and gently stir to combine.

 Tip:

 If you're using instant yeast, you can move on to the next step.
 If using active dry yeast, let the yeast, sugar and milk/butter
 mixture proof for 5 minutes until foamy. Then, proceed to the next
 step.

 Next, with your stand mixer on its lowest speed, stir in the egg
 and salt before adding in 2-1/2 cups (300 g) of flour. Continue
 to mix, adding the remaining 1 cup (120 g) of flour until dough
 clings to the hook and the sides of the bowl are clean. The dough
 should be smooth and soft.

 Increase your mixer to its second speed and knead the dough for
 3 to 4 minutes. Alternately, you may knead by hand for 6 to 8
 minutes.

 With lightly floured hands, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces,
 approximately 65 g each.

 Then shape the dough into 12 breadsticks, and place them 1" apart
 on the prepared baking sheet(s).

 Cover loosely with a tea towel or plastic wrap, and let the dough
 proof for 10 to 15 minutes in a warm place. The breadsticks should
 rise and puff slightly during this period.

 Tip:

 If you have a proof setting on your oven, feel free to use it for
 this step.

 Uncover the breadsticks and transfer them to the preheated oven.
 Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

 While the breadsticks are baking, prepare the garlic butter by
 melting the butter on your stovetop or in the microwave. Remove
 from heat and then stir in the salt and garlic powder. Set aside.

 Remove the breadsticks from the oven when golden, and immediately
 baste with the melted garlic butter. Serve warm with copycat Olive
 Garden soup and salad.

 Recipe by Lauren Habermehl, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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