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Vegan Garlic Herb Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce.

Sep 26, 2014 · Modified: Apr 17, 2018 by Kelly Roenicke · 66 Comments

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These soft and fluffy breadsticks are easy to make in a hurry! They are just right with pasta or soup and salad. These vegan breadsticks are a family favorite!

Soft and fluffy vegan garlic herb breadsticks are a family favorite! These are easy to whip up and are a perfect accompaniment to pasta!

vegan garlic herb breadsticks

You guys, I’ve been hearing Olive Garden commercials on the radio lately, and I’m thinking that these ads are getting in my head, because I actually found myself wishing for a pile of their soft, buttery, (bad for you), breadsticks. And also their salad, and maybe some soup, too.

I used to love going to the Olive Garden back in the day when I was eating whatever. I remember going there and eating their breadstick/salad/soup lunch deal with my girlfriends in college. And really appreciating the bottomless breadstick basket – that was a nice bonus for my starving music student budget.  Ah, memories. ;)

Thankfully, I can make vegan garlic herb breadsticks at our house that aren’t as bad for us, and we all love them just as much!

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I used white spelt flour to make these vegan breadsticks, and I do let them rise for about an hour for maximum fluffiness. I’ve gotten a few questions about spelt lately, and as I’ve mentioned before, spelt is not gluten free. My sons and I can’t tolerate wheat, but we are able to tolerate spelt very well, and it doesn’t cause any reactions in us.

Spelt is an ancient grain that is lower in gluten, and as with most ancient grains, has not been genetically modified. You can read a little more about it here and here.

Okay, back to these breadsticks. The dough is super easy to mix up, and then you form the breadsticks and let them rise – I prefer at least an hour. I make a quick little garlic herb oil to brush on the tops, and serve them with marinara sauce.

My recipe for homemade marinara sauce is here, but if you don’t have all day to make that, just use your favorite jarred brand.

You’ll love these vegan garlic herb breadsticks. They are:

  • the perfect addition to any meal
  • quick and easy to make, even on a weeknight
  • light, fluffy, and delicious!

recipe for homemade vegan bread sticks

Make these vegan garlic herb breadsticks this weekend – they are delicious, and you’ll be super happy with how awesome your house smells – it’s heavenly on a crisp autumn day!

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Easy to make homemade fluffy breadsticks with marinara sauce. These are delicious and kid friendly!
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Vegan Garlic Herb Breadsticks

These spelt flour vegan breadsticks are topped with a herbed garlic oil and are delicious when dipped in marinara sauce! Dairy free, egg free recipe. 

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Dairy Free, vegan.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 418 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 2 ½ teaspoons quick rising yeast I like Red Star quick rise yeast
  • 1 ¼ cup warm water
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 cups white spelt flour all-purpose flour is fine, too

For the topping:

  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

  1. Put the warm water, brown sugar, and yeast in a large bowl, and let sit for about 10 minutes so the sugar feeds the yeast. It will look a little bit foamy on top.
  2. Add the spelt flour, salt and ¼ cup of olive oil to the yeast and water mixture, and mix together. Knead the dough with your hands just a little bit until it is smooth and elastic. If it seems too wet, add a bit more spelt flour.
  3. Take a handful of dough, roll it into a log, and place it on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Stretch it out until it is about six inches long.
  4. Repeat with remaining dough. You should get about 8 breadsticks.
  5. Set aside to rise for one hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  7. Mix the crushed garlic, Italian seasoning, and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the tops of the breadsticks.
  8. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Enjoy with warmed marinara sauce for dipping if desired.

Recipe Notes

You can also just brush these with olive oil and sprinkle garlic salt on top for a simpler version. 

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Garlic Herb Breadsticks
Amount per Serving
Calories
418
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
396
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
69
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
20
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.5
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
26
mg
3
%
Iron
 
3.5
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Dough adapted from this recipe.

 

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Comments

  1. sunita

    May 18, 2016 at 2:58 am

    You mention 2 lots of olive oil.hiw are these used in the recipe please?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 18, 2016 at 7:53 am

      I just updated the recipe! Thanks for alerting me to the issue, it’s much clearer now. The 1/4 cup goes in the dough, and the 3 tablespoons is for the garlic topping.

      Reply
  2. Laura

    May 16, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    These look good! Question: Does the 1/4 cup of olive oil get mixed in with the dough?

    Reply
    • shannon

      May 17, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      i was curious about this too….

      Reply
      • Kelly

        May 18, 2016 at 7:58 am

        I just updated the recipe! Thanks for alerting me to the issue, it’s much clearer now. The 1/4 cup goes in the dough, and the 3 tablespoons is for the garlic topping.

        Reply
    • Kelly

      May 18, 2016 at 8:00 am

      Yes it does! I just updated the recipe! The 1/4 cup goes in the dough, and the 3 tablespoons is for the garlic topping.

      Reply
  3. Sylvia Scruggs

    February 14, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Just checking. Is the recipe missing additional water? In step one and two it says to add water. When I mixed the dry ingredients with the wet it was really really dry. I added another 1/2 water. I am waiting on them to rise so hopefully they will come out with the right texture. Just checking… thanks

    Reply
    • Kelly

      February 14, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      The amount of water is correct, but if the mixture seems too dry, and not like a dough, then definitely add more water. It could be the brand of flour you used or the way it was measured. I hope they turn out for you! :)

      Reply
      • Sylvia Scruggs

        February 14, 2016 at 7:45 pm

        Thank you for responding. I used Organic unbleached white flour. the bread sticks came out perfect with a little more water. Thanks so much

        Reply
        • Kelly

          February 15, 2016 at 10:49 am

          Yay! Great news, thanks for letting me know!

          Reply
  4. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    September 28, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    Olive Garden breadsticks get me every time, their so delicious! But these vegan ones look even better, Kelly! Love how soft and full of flavor they are!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 30, 2014 at 8:37 am

      Thanks, Gayle!

      Reply
  5. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    September 28, 2014 at 2:13 am

    I never came across bread sticks until I went to America and ironically, Olive Garden (i think it was all you can eat salad and bread sticks!) and now I can recreate it! YUM!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 30, 2014 at 8:54 am

      No breadsticks in Australia? Yikes! :)

      Reply
  6. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext

    September 27, 2014 at 10:42 am

    These breadsticks look amazing, Kelly! Love the marinara dipping sauce, lush!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 30, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
  7. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    September 26, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Breadsticks are just so good. I swear, I could have just breadsticks for dinner and I would be a happy girl!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 30, 2014 at 9:00 am

      I hear you! Good thing I’ve never done that, right? *wink*

      Reply
  8. Allie

    September 26, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    These look amazing!

    Reply
  9. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits

    September 26, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    YUM! I love breadsticks. These look so delicious! I used to go to Olive Garden for big group dinners, too!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 30, 2014 at 8:59 am

      I know, I think it was a popular spot for dinners with friends, right?

      Reply
  10. Sarah@wholeandheavenlyoven

    September 26, 2014 at 11:10 am

    Kelly, these breadsticks are calling my NAME. They look so so soft and fluffy and your photos are gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 30, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Thanks, Sarah! I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  11. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    September 26, 2014 at 9:53 am

    I’d totally dig these gluten-free ;) love it!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      September 26, 2014 at 10:36 am

      I know, I should see if I can make them work gluten free!

      Reply
      • Kylie

        May 19, 2018 at 7:27 am

        Has anyone tried making these gluten free with success?

        Reply
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