Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks

¾ cup water
1 ½ t. yeast
1 T. sugar
1 t. salt
2 cups flour
Topping:
1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened or melted
2 T. parmesan cheese
½ t. garlic powder
minced garlic clove if desired
Dissolve the yeast in the water. Add the sugar, salt and flour. Knead about 5 mins. Place in greased bowl and let rise until double in size.
Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 14 to 16 inch rope. Bring ends together. Twist 3 or 4 times. Place on baking sheet.
Or roll dough out over flour and cut with a pizza cutter to make breadstick shape.
Mix margarine, garlic and cheese. Brush breadsticks generously with cheese mixture. Cover and let rise in warm place 20-30 mins or until double in size. Bake @ 400* for 12-15 mins or until golden brown.
Toniann Staheli/Stacey Brown