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!
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!