tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post4606607204402444475..comments2024-03-18T04:06:39.843-05:00Comments on Finding Joy in My Kitchen: Olive Garden BreadsticksUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-3910326913715222482013-09-07T16:07:50.033-05:002013-09-07T16:07:50.033-05:00It could be the yeast then. Aim for 100 degree wa...It could be the yeast then. Aim for 100 degree water or less. SnoWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939257456903076156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-20035117081716082702013-09-05T20:40:07.353-05:002013-09-05T20:40:07.353-05:00I don't know...just the same flour I use for e...I don't know...just the same flour I use for everything else I bake...cakes and cookies and stuff like that. I thought it seemed to have good stretch but I can try kneading it more. The yeast was a brand new jar but there was absolutely no froth with the yeast in the water. I haven't done much with yeast I didn't know it was supposed to do that. So that's probably the issue. How warm is your water usually? Do you microwave it or just use warm water from the faucet? The Nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822692656560551148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-3105013319796114762013-09-05T20:14:33.418-05:002013-09-05T20:14:33.418-05:00What kind of flour are you using, if you don't...What kind of flour are you using, if you don't mind me asking. I've found that sometimes that can make a big difference. <br /><br />Second, kneading the dough. You want to knead it long enough that when you pull a piece off you can stretch it a good distance without it ripping. This will give the dough good gluten development, which should help the lift. The yeast also could make a difference - did it froth well after dissolving it in the warm water? If the water is too warm and it doesn't froth, that means the water could have killed the yeast and that would not allow the yeast to produce CO2 which gives bread the lift. SnoWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939257456903076156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-77383970383484768032013-09-05T19:44:04.810-05:002013-09-05T19:44:04.810-05:00I just stumbled upon this recipe this week. I made...I just stumbled upon this recipe this week. I made it twice. The first time I made it the dough came out very flaky and dry after mixing it and the breadsticks were heavy and dry. The second time I added a little more water (ended up being 1 cup instead of 3/4 cup) and the dough seemed perfect. But after baking, the breadsticks were still heavy. To me they are nothing like OG (I used to work there so I would definitely know lol). What am I doing wrong? Help? The only other difference is that I am using fast rising yeast...I followed the instructions on the jar which weren't much different than the recipe (it just said to dissolve in 100 degree water). Could the yeast be messing this up that much?The Nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822692656560551148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-82998615864560022292012-03-10T19:38:30.327-06:002012-03-10T19:38:30.327-06:00@ Mrs. T - you sure can!@ Mrs. T - you sure can!SnoWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939257456903076156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-70998808666975964692012-03-05T15:33:01.125-06:002012-03-05T15:33:01.125-06:00Can I use my bread machine to make the dough?Can I use my bread machine to make the dough?Mrs. T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07004084327935868663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-74546238794105649462011-12-28T19:47:46.253-06:002011-12-28T19:47:46.253-06:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082350108956500042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-89445340458836851602011-12-26T09:04:28.639-06:002011-12-26T09:04:28.639-06:00@Sharon - Here's the link to the Make Ahead Sp...@Sharon - Here's the link to the Make Ahead Spinach & Pasta Bake pictured here. <br /><br />http://joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2011/04/make-ahead-spinach-pasta-bake.htmlSnoWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939257456903076156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-1066908500735029752011-12-25T10:15:37.105-06:002011-12-25T10:15:37.105-06:00These look amazing! I am going to try these out th...These look amazing! I am going to try these out this week. I'd love to the recipe for the lasagna dish that is pictured with the breadsticks! Is the recipe for the lasagna on your page? :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082350108956500042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-29464470739105980542011-10-07T02:26:12.620-05:002011-10-07T02:26:12.620-05:00I'm excited to try this recipe & I have a ...I'm excited to try this recipe & I have a question ... do u have to let the breadsticks rise again after shaping them? I noticed that step is left out & love that if it is correct ... :) thanks in advance! :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564351779658779958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-50317947081892954842011-08-24T15:31:08.863-05:002011-08-24T15:31:08.863-05:00Love, love, love your blog! Thank you for your won...Love, love, love your blog! Thank you for your wonderful recipes!<br /><br />I tried these breadsticks a few weeks ago and they were delicious! I'm definitely not the cook in our house-but these were so simple and tasted great!<br /><br />Thanks again!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18112871742353154100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-49533056092928757142011-06-04T19:23:44.211-05:002011-06-04T19:23:44.211-05:00Used to go to OG for lunch.
Bottomless salad bowl,...Used to go to OG for lunch.<br />Bottomless salad bowl, Iced tea and these bread sticks. I do not have a mixer or a bread machine... but these look so good. My Mil used to make 8 loaves of bread at a time without machine or mixer so I guess I can manage one recipe for breadsticks.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518948742560140658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-88489840238682883572011-04-20T13:11:58.924-05:002011-04-20T13:11:58.924-05:00These look so good:) I'm bookmarking them to m...These look so good:) I'm bookmarking them to make soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-66214679025186855572011-04-19T21:38:29.399-05:002011-04-19T21:38:29.399-05:00@Kathleeny
Thanks for the feedback! I used unsal...@<a href="#c354858819319420522" rel="nofollow">Kathleeny</a><br /><br />Thanks for the feedback! I used unsalted butter -- so I'll update the recipe to reflect that. I also used sea salt (freshly ground)... so that would make a big difference in the salt too. <br /><br />Not sure why they were heavy and dry... ours were light and fluffy.SnoWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939257456903076156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-3548588193194205222011-04-19T21:27:18.336-05:002011-04-19T21:27:18.336-05:00I tried these and...wow, VERY SALTY! It seems like...I tried these and...wow, VERY SALTY! It seems like there is way too much salt both in the dough and butter topping. I think next time I will add more water (they were also very dry and heavy) and cut way way back on the salt. Thanks for the recipe!!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760297653986887836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-88670407598375770312011-04-17T02:00:04.812-05:002011-04-17T02:00:04.812-05:00These are delicious! I've had a hard time mak...These are delicious! I've had a hard time making things with yeast and I do believe these are my first official win. :) I so enjoy your website, thanks for sharing all your wonderful recipes and tips.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716029011991479869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-78843840873017163652011-04-14T19:01:28.835-05:002011-04-14T19:01:28.835-05:00@Heather
The dough should be in a clump. It is p...@<a href="#c2384643395065025377" rel="nofollow">Heather</a><br /><br />The dough should be in a clump. It is possible that there is not enough moisture in your dough -- so, I'd recommend adding a bit more liquid. I looked for a photo, but I don't have one... sorry!SnoWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939257456903076156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-23846433950650253772011-04-14T17:05:25.079-05:002011-04-14T17:05:25.079-05:00Help! I haven't baked mine yet, but I wish y...Help! I haven't baked mine yet, but I wish you would have posted a picture of the dough after the dough hook? My dough was all separated... I expected it to be a big lump? Could someone post a pic of the dough before it rises? Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751130196011976173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-13475293365005427612011-04-14T06:39:02.763-05:002011-04-14T06:39:02.763-05:00Love the short rising time on these. I could get t...Love the short rising time on these. I could get them into the oven pretty quickly after work today. Yum!Rivki Lockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288838905504852656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-35348884562361640742011-04-13T19:56:31.285-05:002011-04-13T19:56:31.285-05:00We are such breadstick fans in our house. I will ...We are such breadstick fans in our house. I will definitely be making these! They look fantastic!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02799502432500481095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-88487194830615867732011-04-13T19:54:10.857-05:002011-04-13T19:54:10.857-05:00They look so soft, crusty and delicious! I would o...They look so soft, crusty and delicious! I would of done the same thing and added a little whole wheat!Reenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745904952447335925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-20888615446268611392011-04-13T17:55:07.436-05:002011-04-13T17:55:07.436-05:00YUM!! :) These look so good, friend!! I can't ...YUM!! :) These look so good, friend!! I can't wait to try them!The Atwoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01244466776266139607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-2608778210262953292011-04-13T16:08:11.848-05:002011-04-13T16:08:11.848-05:00They DO look like OG breadsticks. So good!They DO look like OG breadsticks. So good!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15632133395774757339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-77709531711331202172011-04-13T16:04:31.687-05:002011-04-13T16:04:31.687-05:00I have to make these. They are one of the bread s...I have to make these. They are one of the bread shapes that I have not tried before. They look like fun and I think breadsticks are great.Chats the Comfy Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10008058551840309390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-81844304586103154972011-04-13T15:58:59.957-05:002011-04-13T15:58:59.957-05:00YUM! These look SO GOOD! I love OG breadsticks! ...YUM! These look SO GOOD! I love OG breadsticks! I'm going to have to try out this recipe. Even with all white flour they have to be better for you than what you get at the restaurant!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01281152742477496810noreply@blogger.com