Using a stand mixer fitted with dough hook mix the warm milk, butter, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.

Stir the yeast into the warm water and let it stand for 5 minutes to dissolve.

Add the dissolved yeast and 3 cups flour to the first mixture in the mixing bowl. Dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl. Add the additional 1/2 cup of flour 2 tablespoons at a time as necessary.

Knead for 6-8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled about 1 1/2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Press dough down gently. Turn out onto a half sheet pan (11 x 15 inches) lined with parchment or non-stick baking mat. Cut dough into strips with pizza cutter. I cut dough in half width wise and then made additional cuts. Each half I cut in half and then in half again. Each of those quarters I cut into thirds for a total of 24 bread sticks.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Spread over dough with pastry brush. Sprinkle with crushed Italian seasoning, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 16-19 minutes or until lightly browned.