Sugar-Free Homemade Olive Garden Breadsticks

Recreate the magic of your favorite restaurant bread with these Sugar-Free Homemade Olive Garden Breadsticks! Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly garlicky, this recipe uses pantry staples like olive oil, all-purpose flour, and garlic powder to deliver the same iconic taste—all without any added sugar. Perfect for those who want a healthier twist on this classic side, these breadsticks are tender on the inside with a buttery, garlic-infused crust that’s hard to resist. With just 75 minutes of prep time, including a simple dough rise, you’ll have 12 soft, customizable breadsticks topped with an optional sprinkle of dried parsley for extra flavor and flair. Serve them warm alongside soups, salads, or pasta, and savor the homemade goodness of this sugar-free version of everyone’s favorite breadsticks!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:75 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm water
• 1 tablespoon Active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt (for topping)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder (for topping)
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add olive oil, salt, and 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.

Step 3

Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a dough forms.

Step 4

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces.

Step 7

Roll each piece into a 7-inch breadstick and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 9

Cover the breadsticks again with the kitchen towel and let them rest for another 10 minutes.

Step 10

Melt the unsalted butter and mix in garlic powder and salt for the topping.

Step 11

Lightly brush the breadsticks with the garlic butter mixture.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the breadsticks are golden brown.

Step 13

Brush with additional garlic butter as soon as they come out of the oven and sprinkle with dried parsley if desired.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy your homemade sugar-free Olive Garden breadsticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(709.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2037.2

Total Fat 82.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 4582.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 281.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 41.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 69.4mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 630.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 55.4%