Bready Bread Breadsticks

Whenever I go to a restaurant where they serve unlimited breadsticks (Fazoili's or Olive Garden), I can pretty much be guaranteed an O.D. on carbs for the next month!  I LOVE carbs!! I love everything bready; breadsticks, rolls, bread... The list goes on and on... which leads me to one of my favorite recipes... Homemade BREADSTICKS!
I found these breadsticks online one time and absolutely fell in love with them!  They have turned out perfectly each time I have made them and they are really easy to make!

Here's how to make them if you're interested!

Ingredients

• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees), divided
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in 1 cup warm water. Add the oil, egg, salt, 2 cups flour, and remaining sugar and water. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
2. Punch the dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into 36 pieces. Shape each piece into a 6-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. (www.allrecipes.com)

*Warning* This recipe makes about enough for 6 people! (Unless you plan on getting high on breadsticks, I would only make one batch)... They aren't too good re-heated.