Freaky Ladies' Fingers (Halloween) Recipe

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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
539
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 24 blanched almonds (halved lengthwise)
  • red food coloring
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp yeast (scant)
  • 5 -6 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp baking soda
  • 1 large egg

Directions:

  1. Place a small amount of food coloring in a bowl and with a new paint brush paint the almond halves on the rounded side. Set aside.
  2. In a Mixing bowl place water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for five minutes to let yeast work.
  3. Beat 1 c flour in till combined. Beat in salt and 3-1/2 c flour till combined. Beat till dough pulls away from the sides.
  4. Reduce speed and add 1/2c flour (if dough is still sticky add up to 1 c more flour).
  5. Knead till smooth.
  6. Coat a large bowl with cooking spray and put dough in covering with plastic wrap and put in a warm place to double in size (1 hour).
  7. Heat oven to 450.
  8. Heat 3 quarts water to boiling.
  9. Add baking soda.
  10. Lightly coat two baking sheets with pan spray.Divide dough into quarters.
  11. Work with one at a time keeping the rest covered.
  12. Divide each piece in 12 pieces. On a lightly floured surface roll pieces back and forth into a finger shape, ( 3-4 inches long) make sure to leave a lump for the knuckle.
  13. When all 12 pieces are formed transfer to boiling soda water.
  14. Poach for 1 minute, using a slotted spoon transfer to a baking sheet.
  15. Repeat till all 4 quarters are done.
  16. Beat egg with 1 T water and brush over pretzels.
  17. Using a sharp knife score each knuckle about 3 times. Sprinkle with salt ( and rosemary if using).
  18. Possition the almond nails into place and push down to secure.
  19. Bake in oven for 12-15 minutes or till golden brown.
  20. Let cool on a wire rack.
  21. These are best if eaten the first day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 539.02 Kcal (2257 kJ)
Calories from fat 378.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.06g 65%
Cholesterol 3.88mg 1%
Sodium 711.6mg 30%
Potassium 520.74mg 11%
Total Carbs 31.11g 10%
Sugars 3.8g 15%
Dietary Fiber 9.17g 37%
Protein 17.62g 35%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 223.7mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 481.19 Kcal (2015 kJ)
Calories from fat 337.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.54g 65%
Cholesterol 3.46mg 1%
Sodium 635.24mg 30%
Potassium 464.87mg 11%
Total Carbs 27.77g 10%
Sugars 3.39g 15%
Dietary Fiber 8.19g 37%
Protein 15.73g 35%
Iron 2.9mg 18%
Calcium 199.7mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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