Best Breadsticks

I'm surprised I haven't posted this recipe, since I make them several times a month. Last night they accompanied spaghetti...mmmm. Even if you are afraid to make bread, try these, they are SO easy.

In a medium bowl combine 3 c. flour, 1 tsp. salt and 2 TBSP. sugar.
In a small bowl (I use my liquid measuring cup) stir together 1 1/2 c. warm (about 110 degrees) water and 1 TBSP. yeast until dissolved. Pour into flour mixture and stir until combined. Put dough on a floured counter and knead for 3-5 minutes, adding flour as necessary until the dough is soft, but not sticky. Cover with a towel and let rest 10-15 minutes. Re-flour counter and roll dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a pizza cutter to cut into 2-inch wide strips (I make mine about 2"x5" because they are easier to dip and twist). Melt 1 cube butter and pour into a jellyroll pan. (I actually slice the butter and put my pan right on the stove burner until it melts.) Stir in 1/2 tsp. garlic powder. Take each bread strip, dip both sides in the butter and twist. Place bread sticks close, but not touching, in the pan.
Cover and let rise for 15 minutes. Sprinkle liberally with Parmesan cheese and bake at 350 for 15 minutes, until just turning golden brown.
Serve with just about anything! If you have leftovers, let cool and wrap in foil, they reheat very well the next day. This serves about 6-8 depending on how much you like bread. I make half of this recipe for the 2 1/2 of us.