Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
- Slivered almonds (for fingernails)
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; let sit until foamy.
- Add flour and salt; mix to form a dough and knead until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Shape dough into 'fingers'.
- Score knuckles and add slivered almonds for fingernails.
- Dip each pretzel in a baking soda solution and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Last Step:
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For a quicker option, use store-bought dough.
Rolling in cinnamon sugar after baking adds a sweet touch.
Customize fingernails with red food coloring or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 20