Witches Broomsticks

Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 1 can (11 oz.) refrigerated French bread dough
  2. 1 egg yolk
  3. 1 teaspoon water
  4. 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  5. 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  6. 2 pieces black string licorice
Directions:

Cut bread dough into 8 equal pieces; roll each piece into 10-inch length.

Fold top 1/3 of dough down, leaving 3 inches at bottom.

Twist doubled top 2/3 portion to form broom handle. Cut bottom part into 5 or 6 lengthwise strips to form bristles of broom.

Place shaped dough pieces, about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.

Beat together egg yolk and water; brush evenly onto dough.

Combine Parmesan cheese and oregano in small bowl; sprinkle evenly onto bottom portion of brooms.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool slightly.

Cut licorice evenly into 8 lengths; wrap around bottoms of brooms to "tie" bristles.


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