Melt butter in 8” x 8” square pan. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk. Stir 30 strokes with fork until dough clings together.
Turn out onto floured board. Knead lightly 10 times. Roll out 1/2” thick, 8” by 8”. Cut into 18 sticks. Dip both sides into butter and place in pan.
Bake at 450 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes.