Witch's Hairy Fingers Breadsticks

Halloween.... don't ya love it? Remember being a kid and getting the opportunity to dress outrageous. Then our parents letting us traipse all over the place, in the dark, knocking on strangers doors, and asking for candy. And as a pay back.... puke in the neighbors shrubs from the sugar overload. Damn... those where good times.

Ingredients:
3 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
1/2 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees)
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:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, egg, grated Parmesan 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.

2. 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.

3. Punch down dough; let stand for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 16 pieces. Shape each piece into a 10-inch rope. Cut in half. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Brush egg white over breadsticks; sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese. Place an almond slice on the tip of each. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with marinara sauce.

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