Pizza Factory Bread Sticks

These Pizza Factory Bread Sticks were awesome! They were so tender and just plain good! I made them for dinner when my in-laws were over and they were a hit with everyone. I could seriously eat just the bread sticks for my entire meal. Yeah, they are that good. Go ahead and make some soon. And since you'll thank me, you're welcome. :)

2 1/4 cups hot tap water
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons instant yeast
5 to 5 cups flour

{Glaze}
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 teaspoon garlic salt
1/3 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Combine in the bowl of a mixer, water, sugar, salt, yeast, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 3-4 minutes. On greased counter top, break off pieces of dough a little larger than a golf ball and roll into thin ropes. Twist two ropes together and pinch the ends so they stay. Place on a buttered (butter makes them better :)) cookie sheet and let rise for about 30 minutes, or until the bread sticks double in size. Bake at 375 for 14 minutes. If you want them to be just like Pizza Factory's, use dowels (or skewers) and twist the dough around them and bake for 12 minutes. While the bread sticks are baking, combine seasonings and melted butter. Brush over the bread stick when you take them out of the oven. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Recipe adapted from PTITCHEF.