Olive Garden Breadsticks

Breadsticks

1 1/2 c. warm water

1 T. yeast

1 T. honey

1 T. dry or malted milk

1 tsp. salt

3-3 1/2 c. flour

Mix yeast and water and let sit for 10 minutes. Add honey and stir in remaining ingredients. Divide into balls and roll out like a snake and put on a greased pan. Let raise for 20 minutes. Add topping and Bake @ 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Topping

1 c. melted margarine/butter

1 tsp. garlic powder

4 T. Parmesan cheese

1 tsp. parsley

Simmer topping ingredients on stove for 2 min. Brush before baking, half way through baking (10 min.), and after baking.

Brandy's notes: I use my kitchenaid to mix everything and the dough hook to knead it for a minute or two. If anyone else gasped when seeing 1 c. of butter for the topping, you are not alone. I use 1/2 a cup and it is plenty to coat the breadsticks (lightly) 3 times (before, during, and after baking).