Witch’s Finger Breadsticks with Bloody Marinara

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano (or thyme/rosemary for variety)
• 2 whole blanched almonds (for fingernails)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste