Witch's Hairy Finger Breadsticks Recipe

Witch's Hairy Finger Breadsticks Recipe

With its bright green color and shredded cheese that looks like hair,

you'll think you really are eating a witch's hairy finger! These

taste best when served right out of the oven because the cheese is still

warm and soft. Don't forget the marinara dipping sauce!-Taste of

Home Test Kitchen

32 Servings

Prep: 30 min. + rising

Bake: 10 min.

Ingredients

3 teaspoons active dry yeast

1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)

1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)

1 egg

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 tablespoon sugar

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon green food coloring

2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 egg white, lightly beaten

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup sliced almonds

Marinara or spaghetti sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, egg,

grated cheese, butter, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder,

food coloring and 1 cup flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir

in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about

6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover

and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Punch dough down; let stand for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly

floured surface. Divide into 16 pieces. Shape each piece into a 10-in.

rope. Cut in half. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and

let rise for 30 minutes.

Brush egg white over breadsticks; sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Place an almond slice at the tip of each. Bake at 375° for 8-10

minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with marinara sauce. Yield:

32 breadsticks.

Witch's Hairy Finger Breadsticks published in Halloween Party Favorites, p19