1 lb. round loaf sourdough bread, unsliced
1/2 c. butter
1 to 2 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Slice bread into 1 1/2 inch slices, cutting to but not through bottom of loaf. Slice bread again into 1 1/2 inch slices in opposite direction in the same manner, forming "breadsticks". Place loaf on sheet of heavy duty foil. In small saucepan, melt butter over low heat; stir in basil and garlic powder. Remove from heat and drizzle butter mixture between breadsticks over top of loaf. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Wrap securely with doublefold seal.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake breadsticks at 375 degrees, 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese melted and bread is hot. To serve, pass entire loaf allowing each person to pull apart breadsticks. Makes 16 to 24 sticks.