Soft Buttery Breadsticks

It's cold here -- it's been in the 40's at night. That kind of weather in Texas justifies making soup. At least for me. Most of my family doesn't love soup so making these breadsticks justifies having soup for them. This is such a simple recipe and so good.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups warm water

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cups flour

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

1 stick butter

Directions:

Mix all ingredients (except butter) in bread maker on dough cycle. (Or make by hand or with a mixer and let raise until double). When cycle ends, roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness. Use a pizza cutter and cut into 1 1/2 inch strips. Melt butter and pour on large cookie sheet. Dip a strip in butter, fold over and twist both ends. Turn to cover in butter and place on cookie sheet. Continue with all dough strips and then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, herbs, or whatever else you would like. Cover and let rise for 20 to 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.