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gluten free breadsticks stacked in a pyramid. They are sprinkled with parsley and wrapped in a towel.
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Gluten Free Breadsticks Recipe

These soft and fluffy gluten free breadsticks are reminiscent of Olive Garden breadsticks. They're soft and flavorful and don't taste "gluten free" at all!
Course Gluten Free Bread Recipes
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Gluten Free Breadsticks, gluten free breadsticks recipe, gluten free garlic breadsticks, gluten free olive garden breadsticks
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings 10 breadsticks
Calories 400kcal
Author Celeste Noland | Life After Wheat

Ingredients

FOR THE DOUGH

  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoon yeast
  • cup instant milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅓ cup warm water

FOR THE GARLIC BUTTER

  • ¼ cup salted butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt I like Redmond Real Salt

Instructions

  • Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment. Set aside.
  • Add all dough ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (you can also use a hand mixer) in order listed.
  • Mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. It should be the consistency of a thick and sticky batter, like a thick banana bread batter.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface and roll to coat, being careful not to incorporate extra flour into the dough. 
  • Divide dough into 10 equal pieces and roll each into a rope about 8 inches long and carefully transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Allow to rise in a warm location for about 30 minutes, until breadsticks have puffed up to almost double in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • While the oven is preheating, combine butter, and garlic salt and gently brush over breadsticks.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, until the breadsticks are golden brown and done inside.
  • Brush with additional melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt to taste.

Notes

  • Bake long enough for the breadsticks to brown a little on the outside, this will give them the texture you remember from your favorite Italian restaurant!
  • If you want, sprinkle a little parsley over the breadsticks just before serving.
  • To make dairy free, use powdered coconut milk in place of the instant milk, or just omit. It will not brown quite as much without, so you'll need to watch it more closely.
  • These are great served with a side of fresh or pre-made marinara sauce!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 353mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g