Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks

Recipe from Julie Kato

2 1/2 cups flour

3 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. water

1 Tbsp. canola oil

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

flour for rolling

1/8 tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Preheat oven to 400.  Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray; set aside.  In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside.  Combine water and oil in a separate bowl or cup; stir to combine.  Slowly add water mixture to the flour mixture.  Gently stir and mix until dough forms a ball; dough should be soft, but not sticky. Lightly flour your work area and sprinkle 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese over it.  Transfer dough to floured work area and knead dough for 5 minutes.  Roll out the dough to a rectangle.  Top dough with the remaining grated parmesan cheese and pepper; press down on the toppings so they adhere to the dough.  Using a pizza cutter, cut out 1-inch wide breadsticks.  Transfer to prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned on top.  Remove from oven and brush with melted butter, then sprinkle with salt and garlic powder.