WITCH FINGER BREADSTICKS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 pound refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
5 pimento-stuffed olives, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup store-bought marinara sauce, warmed, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
Whisk the oil, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
Lightly flour a work surface and divide the dough into 10 equal portions with a bench scraper or chef's knife. Roll each portion into a 10-inch rope. Twist each rope in the middle and arrange on the prepared baking sheets. (Each twist will look like a gnarly witch knuckle.)
Brush the breadsticks with the seasoned oil and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Firmly press an olive half on the end of each breadstick to stick to the dough. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with warm marinara sauce.