Witches Broomsticks

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 can (11 oz.) refrigerated French bread dough

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon water

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

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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