Easy Garlic Gluten Free Breadsticks

Dripping in butter and garlic, boy do I miss those Olive Garden breadsticks! Even though Olive Garden does have gluten free pasta now, it’s just not the same without those addictingly delicious sticks of bread.

But let me tell you…these gluten free breadsticks revival the restaurant version and are so easy to make home (even if you’re a bread making newbie and any recipe with yeast makes you shake with fear). Trust me – you got this!

Is there Gluten in Breadsticks

Yes, breadsticks are generally made from wheat, so they definitely have gluten. There are a few brands that make frozen gluten free breadsticks, such as Schar and Green Giant.

But…

Unfortunately, frozen gf breadsticks aren’t easy to find in the grocery store. And when it comes to bread, homemade is usually better anyway. 🙂

Does Olive Garden Make GF Breadsticks?

While Olive Garden does have gluten free pasta now (win!), the breadsticks are sadly not gluten free.

How to Make Gluten Free Breadsticks

I love this recipe because it’s quick, really easy to make, and absolutely nothing beats warm bread drenched in garlic butter. I like to pair my bread with a bowl of gluten free pasta but you could serve with dipping sauce as well. And if you don’t like garlic, you could always top with melted cheese or other topping. Mmm…so many possibilities!

Directions:

Note: For all baking but especially gluten free, having the right amount of flour is so important! Investing in a cheap (less than $20) food scale makes baking so much easier and inedible mistakes few and far between.

• Line a baking tray with parchment paper, lightly grease, and then set aside.

• Add the warm (not hot!) water to a small bowl and gently mix in the yeast and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes or until the yeast begins to froth and bubble.

• In a stand mixer or mixing bowl (if using a hand held mixer), combine the flour, egg, olive oil and apple cider vinegar.

• Use a stand or hand held mixer and mix for 2 minutes making sure to scrap the sides of the bowl periodically.

• The dough should be sticky and look like the picture below.

• Cut the corner off a sandwich bag and spoon the dough into the bag. Seal the bag.

• Pipe 6 breadsticks onto the prepared parchment paper.

• Let set in a warm location for 10 minutes or so. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 F.

• Cook for 15 minutes. You can increase the oven temperature to 375 F in the last few minutes to get your breadsticks golden brown.

For the Garlic Butter Topping

• Stir together melted butter, Parmesan cheese, course salt, and Italian seasoning.

• As soon as the breadsticks are done, brush with the garlic butter topping and serve!

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Easy Garlic Gluten Free Breadsticks

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Better than Olive Garden, you'll fall in love with these gluten free breadsticks with garlic butter.

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Ingredients

Bread Sticks

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp dry yeast
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 cups gluten free measure for measure flour For King Arthur brand, this is 240 grams.
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Garlic Butter

• 2 tbsp butter melted
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
• 1/4 tsp salt course
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

Breadsticks

1. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, lightly grease, and then set aside.
2. Add the warm (not hot!) water to a small bowl and gently mix in the yeast
   and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes or until the yeast begins to froth
   and bubble.
3. In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl (if using a hand mixer), mix together the flour, egg, olive oil and apple cider vinegar.
4. Use a stand or hand held mixer and mix for 2 minutes making sure to scrap
   the sides of the bowl periodically. When done, the dough will be sticky.
5. Cut the corner off a sandwich bag and spoon the dough into the bag. Seal the bag.
6. Pipe 6 breadsticks onto the prepared parchment paper.
7. Let rise in a warm location for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 F.
8. Cook for 15 – 18 minutes. You can increase the oven temperature to 375 F in
   the last few minutes to get your breadsticks golden brown.

Garlic Butter Topping

1. While the breadsticks are baking, combine the topping ingredients.
2. Once breadsticks are done, brush immediately with butter topping and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 327Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 407mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 7g

Want More Gluten Free Goodness?

If you loved this recipe (and seriously, what’s not to love?) then here are some other tasty ideas to try!

• Cheesy Gluten Free Pizza Rolls
• Tasty Gluten Free Ramen Noodles
• The BEST Gluten Free Pizza
• Gluten Free Chili Mac and Cheese

Also be sure to check out Breadish on Pinterest for even more gluten free inspiration and ideas. Because eating gluten free is only restrictive if you let it be. It is possible to eat what you love, just in a new way!