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Crispy Witch Finger Breadsticks Recipe with Easy Blood Red Marinara Dip

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These crispy witch finger breadsticks are a fun and spooky Halloween snack with a crispy exterior and tender inside, served with a smoky, garlicky blood red marinara dip.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (about 13.8 oz / 390 g) refrigerated pizza dough
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Almond slices (whole or slivered)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently press it out to about 12 x 8 inches (30 x 20 cm) with a thickness of about 1/4 inch (6 mm).
  3. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 10-12 strips about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.
  4. Shape each strip into a slightly bent finger shape. Pinch one end to create a knuckle and use the back of the knife to make small indentations along the length to mimic wrinkles.
  5. Press an almond slice gently onto the tip of each finger to mimic a fingernail.
  6. Place the shaped fingers on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
  7. Mix melted butter with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Brush this mixture evenly over each finger, including knuckle creases.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
  9. While baking, heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  10. Add marinara sauce, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  11. Remove sauce from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  12. Serve warm breadsticks alongside the blood red marinara dip.

Notes

Do not roll dough too thin to keep breadsticks crispy outside and tender inside. Brush butter mixture well into knuckle creases. Start checking breadsticks at 12 minutes to avoid burning. Marinara sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently. Reheat breadsticks in toaster oven to restore crispness if softened. Almond slices add crunch and spooky effect as fingernails.

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Keywords: Halloween, breadsticks, witch fingers, marinara dip, crispy breadsticks, spooky snack, appetizer, garlic, smoked paprika

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