Soft Garlic Breadsticks

Breadsticks
3 Melt the butter. Set aside to let cool to at least 110°F.
4 Add 1/2 cup of the warm water, the packet of yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar together in a small bowl. Whisk to blend and set aside about 5 minutes or until foamy.
5 Pour the yeast mixture into a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
6 Add the remaining water, sugar, and about 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
7 Beat on medium speed until the mixture forms a smooth batter.
8 Add the cooled melted butter, the remaining salt, and about a cup more of the flour.
9 Continue to beat on low speed until a soft, sticky dough is formed. Switch to the dough hook.
10 On low speed add a little of the remaining flour and knead with the dough hook, adding more flour, until the dough is smooth and elastic (see tips). You may need a bit more flour than called for in the recipe - especially if you used cup measure rather than weighing it.
11 Form the dough into a smooth ball.
12 Butter a large bowl and transfer the dough to it. Turn the ball of dough over so it is buttered on all sides.
13 Cover with plastic wrap or a clean tea towel and set in a warm place to rise until doubled. This will take an hour to an hour and a half.
14 You can stop at this point, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Begin again about 1 hour before dinner to have fresh breadsticks with dinner.
Shaping
16 After the dough has risen punch it down.
17 I like to weigh it and divide into 12 equal pieces.
18 Let the pieces rest about 10 minutes - it makes them easier to roll.
19 Roll each piece into an 8-10 inch rope and place them on a parchment covered cookie sheet.
20 Lightly brush with melted butter.
21 Cover with plastic wrap or a clean tea towel and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled - 30 minutes to an hour.
Baking
30 Melt the remaining butter.
31 Mix the salt, garlic powder, and oregano in a small bowl and set aside.
32 Preheat the oven to 400°F.
33 Brush the breadsticks with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder mixture.
34 Place in the oven.
35 After 5 minutes brush with butter and sprinkle with garlic powder mixture and return to the oven for about 8 to 10 more minutes, or until done and golden brown.
36 Remove from oven. Brush generously with remaining butter and sprinkle with garlic powder mixture.
37 Serve warm.