Halloween Severed Finger Pretzel Recipe: Spooky & Delicious!
Halloween is just around the corner, and if there's one thing that sends a shiver down everyone's spine (besides the spooky decor), it's the eerie-themed food! One of my absolute favorite recipes to creep out my guests and delight their taste buds is my Halloween Severed Finger Pretzel Recipe.
These pretzels are not only frightfully delicious but also super fun to make. They offer the perfect blend of creativity and culinary delight that makes them a showstopper at any Halloween party. Let's dive into the spooky and scrumptious world of severed finger pretzels!
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Keeping It Fun for Kids: If you’re planning to include your kids in the cooking process, this recipe is a fantastic way to introduce them to baking. Shaping the dough into fingers can turn into a delightful hands-on activity where they get to be creative. You might also want to let them decorate the fingers with various colors and themes.
Storing and Reheating: These pretzel fingers are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. However, if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container. To reheat, simply pop them in the oven at 300°F for about 5-7 minutes, and they’ll be as good as new.
Halloween Severed Finger Pretzel Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Brush (for egg yolk wash)
- Pot
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons one packet active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water 110°F
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 egg yolk beaten
- Red food coloring
- Green food color pen or edible marker
- Almond slices for fingernails
- Coarse sea salt optional
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar and active dry yeast in warm water. Allow it to sit for about 5-7 minutes until it's frothy.
- Prepare the Dough: Add the flour and salt to the mixture. Stir until the dough begins to form, then turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for about 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the Pretzels: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12-14 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a finger-shaped cylinder. Add knuckle lines using a knife and place an almond slice at one end to mimic a fingernail.
- Boil the Pretzels: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the baking soda. Gently place the pretzel fingers in the boiling water for 30 seconds using a slotted spoon. Remove and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush each pretzel finger with beaten egg yolk, which will give them a nice golden color.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they’re golden brown.
- Add Final Touches: Let the pretzels cool slightly, then dip the ends in red food coloring for a “bloody” effect. Use the green food color pen or marker to add some extra spooky details for nail beds and knuckles.
- Serve: Your Halloween Severed Finger Pretzels are ready to scare and delight your guests!
