OLIVE GARDEN BREAD STICKS

Who doesn't love the bread sticks and salad from The Olive Garden. I love these because they don't have an overwhelming flavor of garlic, and are nice and salty. I love to dip these in either left over salad dressing or left over sauce from your pasta. Very delicious, and easy to make.

Ingredients:
For the Dough
1 package Yeast
4 1/4 cups AP Flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons Butter, softened
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 tablespoon Fine Salt

For the Topping
3 tablespoons Butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Pinch of dried oregano

Directions:
1. Make the dough: Place 1/4 cup warm water in the bowl of a mixer. Sprinkle in the yeast and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, sugar, fine salt, 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water, and flour. Mix with the dough hook until a slightly sticky dough forms, 5 minutes.

2. Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface until very smooth and soft, 3 minutes. Roll into a 2-foot long log and then cut into 16 1 1/2 inch long pieces. Knead each piece slightly and shape into a 7-inch long bread stick. Arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to 350. Make the topping: Brush the breadsticks with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoons of the kosher salt. Bake until lightly golden, about 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with the garlic powder and oregano. Brush the warm breadsticks with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with the flavored salt.