Mix together flour and salt. Cut in mayonnaise. Add enough milk to form a ball. Knead on a lightly floured surface 10-15 times. Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll or cut into long sticks. Melt butter in bottom of the pan you will bake the bread in. Place bread sticks in the pan and turn to coat with butter. Sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired. Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes.