Description
Breadstick Snakes are a delightful and whimsical Halloween treat that combines fun with flavor. Shaped like playful snakes, these savory breadsticks are perfect for parties, family gatherings, or as spooky snacks for kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 13.8 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
- 3 black olives (for eyes)
- Piece of red bell pepper (for tongues)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Cut olives into small pieces for eyes and slice red bell pepper into forked tongues.
- Unroll the pizza dough onto a clean surface and cut into 12 strips.
- Roll each strip into a 12-inch rope, tapering one end for the tail and flattening the other for the head.
- Wrap each rope around wooden chopsticks or metal straws in a spiral shape.
- Brush each snake with olive oil and sprinkle with poppy and sesame seeds.
- Place olive pieces on the heads for eyes.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 11 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing chopsticks.
- Insert red pepper pieces into the flat ends as forked tongues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick (30g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh pizza dough for the best texture. Experiment with different toppings like cheese or herbs for added flavor. Ensure even baking by cutting dough strips consistently.