Witches' broomsticks recipe

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Why not try our breadsticks with a twist? These witches' broomsticks make a great Halloween treat for any Halloween party. They're also great for serving with soup

  • healthy
Serves6
SkillMedium
Preparation Time30 mins
Cooking Time10 mins
Total Time40 mins
Cost RangeCheap
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories429 Kcal21%
Fat23 g33%
Saturated Fat5 g25%

Looking for an easy Halloween canape? Then try these witches' broomsticks - a twist on the traditional cheese straw.

They are a great Halloween treat or great for a seasonal party, especially as a healthier option at kid's parties - instead of just loads of chocolate and sweets!

If you have any leftovers (although we doubt you will) then we also love serving these witches broomsticks with winter vegetable soups, like croutons but tastier!

Ingredients

  • 175g (6oz) plain flour
  • 90g (3oz) butter, chilled and cubed
  • 90g (3oz) double Gloucester cheese, grated
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp Marmite
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds

You will also need

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  • 2 baking sheets, lined with baking parchment

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Method

  1. Put the flour and butter into a food processor. Put the lid on and whizz for about 20 seconds, until it looks like breadcrumbs. Add the cheese and milk and whizz again for about 30 seconds, until it forms a ball. Tip out, wrap in cling film and pop in the freezer for 15 mins to chill.
  2. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Put the dough between 2 sheets of non-stick Teflon or 2 sheets of baking parchment. Use a rolling pin, flatten the dough and then roll out to a rectangle, about 1cm (½in) thick. Cut 18 stick shapes from the pastry, each about 10cm (4in) long and 5mm (¼in) wide. Using a palette knife, gently ease them on to a baking tray. Make about half a dozen cuts to form the “brush” of each broomstick.
  3. Mix the Marmite with 1 tsp hot water and brush over the brooms to glaze, sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake for 10 mins or until crisp and golden brown. Serve warm with soup or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Top Tip for making Witches' broomsticks

Why not serve your witches' broomsticks with our bloody mary soup.

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