Combine the water, yeast, sugar, and butter in a bowl of a mixer. Add in the salt.

Use the hook attachment to the mixer and start to combine everything while gradually adding the flour while on low speed. Adjust the speed to medium and continue to knead the dough for additional 7 minutes, or until it becomes elastic and smooth.

Transfer the dough into a greased bowl and cover it with plastic film while placing it in a dry warm place until it doubles the size. This will take about 1 1/2 hours.

Once done, divide it into 12 equal portions.

Make a 7-inch log out of each piece of dough. Place the dough logs on parchment- or nonstick-lined baking sheets, cover them, and allow them to rise for about an hour or until they have doubled in size.

Set the oven to 400°F. For 12 minutes bake the breadsticks or until golden brown. Remove from oven and apply melted butter right away. Sprinkle the breadsticks with a mixture of salt and garlic powder. Serve hot.