Grandma Leary's Breadsticks

These breadsticks are so yummy with my mom's chili recipe.  Chili and breadsticks are a Halloween tradition in my family.

Ingredients:
1 package dry yeast (about 1 Tablespoon)
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 Tablespoon malted milk powder
1 Tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt

Directions:
Mix above ingredients until dissolved.  Add 4 to 4 1/2 cups of flour, gradually until dough forms ball and is not too sticky.  Turn on floured board and knead lighly.  Divide dough into 12 pieces and shape each into long, thin ropes (10-12 inches long).  Arrange on greased cookie sheet.  Brush tops with melted butter.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese or desired topping (seasoning salt, coarse salt, sesame or poppy seeds, salad supreme or herb mixture).  Allow to rise 15 - 30 minutes.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes

Helpful Hints:
If you like smaller breadsticks you can roll these out into about 2 dozen shorter breadsticks.