Yield 20 breadsticks
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (room temperature)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder (or 2 garlic cloves, minced)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
3 cups bread flour
1-1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast (or 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, depending on what your bread machine uses)
melted butter
INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————–
Place the first nine ingredients into the bread machine pan in order suggested by manufacturer.
Select dough setting, then press start.
After about 5-7 minutes of kneading add in flour or water if needed.
When cycle is completed, remove then transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Cover and allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes.
Divide into 20 portions, then roll each portion into a 9-inch rope.
Place on greased baking sheet/s.
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled.
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
Brush warm breadsticks with melted butter.
Transfer to a rack to cool.

