Description
Witch Finger Pretzels are a delightfully spooky treat that combine fun and flavor, making them the perfect addition to any Halloween gathering. Shaped like eerie fingers and topped with almond “nails,” these warm, soft pretzels are infused with garlic and salt for a delicious twist. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they are sure to impress guests of all ages while adding a playful touch to your festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ cup baking soda
- Coarse sea salt for topping
- Sliced almonds or green peppercorns for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and brown sugar in warm water; let sit until frothy (about 5-10 minutes). Mix in flour and salt until combined.
- Knead: Transfer dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (approximately one hour).
- Shape Your Fingers: Punch down the risen dough and divide into small pieces. Roll each piece into finger shapes (about six inches long), tapering one end for the fingernail effect.
- Boil: Preheat oven to 450°F. In a large pot, bring water to boil; add baking soda. Drop each shaped pretzel into boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Bake: Place boiled pretzels on parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, and press almonds onto tapered ends as fingernails. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Transfer Witch Finger Pretzels onto serving plates while warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg