The Comforting Vegan: Vegan Breadsticks Olive Garden Inspired

These vegan breadsticks are based on the famous breadsticks from Olive Garden. They are flavorful, soft, and fluffy. You can dip them in your favorite marinara sauce or eat them by themselves.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water 110F
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 packet 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Vegan parmesan-style cheese, for topping optional

Instructions:

Warm water and sugar should be mixed together in a large bowl

Add the yeast and let it sit for five minutes, or until it starts to foam

Mix the yeast with the flour, salt, and garlic powder

Mix until you get a dough

Work the dough on a floured surface for five to seven minutes, or until it is smooth and springy

Cover the dough with a clean towel and set it in a greased bowl

Let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it goes double in size

Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C

Roll out the dough and cut it into 12 equal pieces

Make a breadstick shape out of each piece

Put the breadsticks on a baking sheet that has parchment paper on it

Spread vegan butter that has been melted over the tops and then sprinkle dried basil and oregano on top

Toast it for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it turns golden brown

Take it out of the oven and use more melted vegan butter to cover it

If you want, you can sprinkle vegan Parmesan-style cheese on top

Enjoy while still warm!