1. Add warm water to the bread maker pan, then melted butter, sugar, and salt, followed by flour and yeast in the recommended order for your machine.

2. Select the dough cycle on the bread maker and allow it to mix, knead, and rise until the cycle completes.

3. While the dough mixes, prepare a baking sheet by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper and combine melted butter, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.

4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface when the cycle ends and gently punch it down to release air.

5. Roll the dough into a 9×12-inch rectangle about ½ inch thick and slice it into 1-inch-wide strips.

6. Twist each strip once or twice and place them 1–2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

7. Cover the shaped sticks with a clean towel and let them rise for 20–25 minutes until slightly puffy.

8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and brush the breadsticks with the butter-garlic-parmesan mixture, adding extra parmesan if desired.

9. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

10. Brush hot breadsticks with melted butter or herb-infused oil, then cool on a wire rack for 5–10 minutes before serving.