My Mom showed me how to make these before I was married, and this has always been the best recipe for breadsticks.
3-31/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. very warm water
1 pkg yeast 3 T. oil
1 T. sugar
1 stick buttergarlic powder
Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375 F. Prepare 13x9 pan with cooking spray. Mix 1 cup of the flour, yeast, and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Add the water and oil; mix well. Add remaining flour 1 cup at a time until dough leaves side of bowl and is easy to handle. Place dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes. My Mom always told me that the dough is ready when you "feel little bubbles popping", for those who don't understand just knead until the dough is elasticy. Place dough back into mixing bowl and cover with a kitchen towel, setting it in a warm place to rise until double (about 20 minutes). Once it's risen, pinch off a little dough at a time and roll out into the shape of a stick, and place it into the pan. Cover the pan with the kitchen towel and let rise for about 10 minutes more. Place into oven and bake about 11-15 minutes. Keep an eye on the rolls, and when they are starting to turn slightly brown, take them out and coat them with a mixture of 1 stick melted butter and 1-2 T garlic powder (depending on how much you like). Use about half the mixture. Place them back into the oven to finish browning, and when they come back out place the rest of the mixture onto them and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
