Witch’s broom crackers

Name: Witch’s broom crackers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 32 servings
Ingredients: 350g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting; 7g sachet Co-op instant dried yeast; 1 tsp salt; 1-2 drops black food colouring; Co-op olive oil, for greasing; Co-op Edam slices, cut into strips, and chives, for decorating

https://www.coop.co.uk/recipes/witchs-broom-crackers

Vegetarian

Black food colouring gives these crackers a spooky effect, especially when decorated with cheese to make edible witch's broomsticks!

Feeds 32
Ready in 30 minutes

Each serving contains

Energy
3%
221kj 52kcal
Fat
Med 2%
1.4g
Saturates
High 4%
0.8g
Sugar
Low 0%
0.2g
Salt
Med 4%
0.22g

% of adult’s reference intake | Carbohydrates per serving : 8g

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

350g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
7g sachet Co-op instant dried yeast
1 tsp salt
1-2 drops black food colouring
Co-op olive oil, for greasing
Co-op Edam slices, cut into strips, and chives, for decorating

Ingredients may vary. Always check packaging for allergen information.

Method

Line two large baking trays and sprinkle with flour
Put the flour, yeast and salt into a large bowl, keeping the yeast and salt separate
Make a well in the centre, and slowly pour in 175ml lukewarm water, along with the food colouring, bringing in the dry ingredients from the side with a wooden spoon
Once you have a soft, but not sticky, dough, turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 mins, until soft and springy (or use a stand mixer to knead for 5-6 mins)
Put in a large, greased bowl then leave in a warm place to rise for 30 mins, or until doubled in size
Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan 200°C/gas 7
Divide the dough into four, then, working with a quarter at a time, gently stretch into a large rectangle about 20cm x 10cm
Divide into eight strips and roll into long thin breadsticks
Space apart on the trays, then dust with flour — you should have 32 breadsticks
Bake for 12-15 mins, until hard to the touch, then transfer to a wire rack until completely cool
To decorate, wrap the cheese strips around the ends of the breadsticks and secure with chives