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Spooky Halloween Witch Finger Breadsticks for a festive party appetizer.

Halloween Witch Finger Breadsticks

Spooky and fun breadsticks shaped like witch fingers, perfect for Halloween parties or movie nights. Easy to make with pantry basics and serve with marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Halloween, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Warm water (not hot, think comfy bath water)
  • 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar (to wake up the yeast)
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil (or melted butter for richer dough)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano, optional)
  • 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
Toppings
  • 12 pieces Whole almonds (for fingernails)
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce (for dipping)
  • 2 tablespoons Soft butter (for brushing after baking)
  • 1 teaspoon Extra garlic powder (for brushing after baking)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Add garlic powder or Italian seasoning if desired. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled, typically 45 to 60 minutes.
Shaping
  1. Once risen, divide the dough into pieces and roll each piece into a finger shape. Add knuckles with pinches and light cuts.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the breadsticks for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden.
  2. Once baked, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with extra garlic powder.
  3. Press an almond into the tip of each finger before baking for the fingernails.

Notes

For a creepy effect, add a tiny dab of marinara at the base of the almond nail to look like ‘blood.’ If you need nut-free options, consider pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or small pretzel pieces instead.