Witch Finger Grissini Recipe

Close-up of freshly baked Witch Finger Grissini on a dark serving plate, coated with black sesame seeds and topped with red and green almond “nails” for a spooky Halloween look.

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Witch Finger Grissini Recipe

Creepy, crunchy, and buttery — these Witch Finger Grissini are spooky breadsticks made from cheesy dough, rolled in black sesame seeds, and topped with almond “nails.” Perfect for Halloween parties or a fun appetizer to serve alongside soups and dips.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: breadsticks, grissini, halloween snack, spooky treats, witch fingers

Servings: fingers

Author: Karina

Ingredients

1 egg
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup milk
½ tsp salt
1 tsp italian seasoning
½ tsp baking powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cornstarch
⅔ cup grated cheese such as emmental, comté, or parmesan
½ cup black sesame seeds
sliced almonds for fingernails
1 egg yolk
⅛ tsp food colouring optional

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, olive oil, milk, salt, Italian seasoning, baking powder, flour, cornstarch, and grated cheese until a smooth dough forms.
Divide the dough and roll into finger shapes about ½ inch (1 cm) wide and 5 inches (12 cm) long.
Roll about three-quarters of each finger in black sesame seeds to create texture.
Press a sliced almond onto the tip of each finger to form a nail.
Mix the egg yolk with food colouring. Using a small pastry brush, lightly paint each almond “nail” to create a witchy polish effect.
Arrange the fingers on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden and firm.

Notes

Tips Before You Cast Your Spell.

Keep these Witch Finger Grissini tips in mind before you head into the kitchen cauldron:

– Don’t overwork the dough. Mix until just combined to keep the fingers tender, not tough.
– Use chilled dough. A short rest in the fridge makes shaping easier and helps the “fingers” hold their creepy form.
– For sharper nails, slice almonds thinly and press them gently into place before baking.
– Add color magic. Mix the egg yolk with food coloring for haunting red or green “polish.”
– Serve warm. These witchy breadsticks are best right out of the oven — golden, cheesy, and just a little sinister.

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