Twisted Parmesan Breadsticks, Any ideas on how to make this better?

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
2. Stir in the sugar, olive oil, and salt. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. While the dough is rising, whisk together the melted butter, Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, and garlic powder.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece out into a 12-inch rope.
7. Brush one side of each rope with the Parmesan mixture.
8. Twist the ropes together and place on a greased baking sheet.
9. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
10. Preheat oven to 400°F.
11. Brush the breadsticks with olive oil and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Enhancements:

• Add chopped herbs: Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or oregano to the Parmesan mixture for a burst of flavor.
• Use a different cheese: Swap out the Parmesan for another type of hard cheese, such as Romano or Asiago.
• Garlic butter: Instead of dipping the breadsticks in melted butter, brush them with garlic butter for a savory twist.
• Bacon: Add crumbled bacon to the Parmesan mixture for a crispy and smoky flavor.
• Dip: Serve the breadsticks with a dipping sauce, such as marinara, Alfredo, or blue cheese.
• Sprinkle with seeds: Before baking, sprinkle the breadsticks with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or flax seeds for added texture.
• Twisted with fillings: Roll out the dough into a large rectangle and spread with a filling of your choice, such as spinach and feta, or pepperoni and mozzarella. Then roll it up, slice it into pieces, and twist them before baking.

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