Soft Italian Breadsticks

Bret got this recipe from someone that worked for him in the Flagstaff office. He would often buy them from the wife of the employee already made for us and bring them home.
After having the recipe for at least a year, I finally tried them.
A bit time consuming to make but pretty yummy.

1 cup water
3 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons sugar
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 1/4 teaspoon yeast

In bread machine pan, place the first 8 ingredients. Select dough setting. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto lightly floured surface and divide in half. Cut each portion into 9 pieces. Roll each into a 4-6 inch rope. Place two inches apart on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Immediately brush with butter (1 Tablespoon melted) and sprinkle with parmesan cheese (1 Tablespoon grated). Serve warm. Makes 18 sticks.