Description

Create fun and delicious Breadstick Snakes that are perfect for any gathering! These whimsical, snake-shaped breadsticks are not only visually engaging but also incredibly easy to make, making them a hit with guests of all ages. With refrigerated pizza dough as the base, you can shape these treats into playful snakes, complete with olive eyes and red pepper tongues. Ideal for Halloween parties, movie nights, or casual appetizers, Breadstick Snakes are customizable with various toppings to suit your taste. Impress your guests and delight the kids with these creative snacks that add a festive touch to any table!

Ingredients

Scale

13.8 ounce tube refrigerated pizza dough
3 black olives (for eyes)
Piece of a red bell pepper (for tongues)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cut black olives into small pieces for eyes and slice the red bell pepper for tongues.
Unroll the pizza dough onto a clean surface and cut it into 12 strips.
Roll each strip into a 12-inch rope, tapering one end for a tail and flattening the other end for the head.
Wrap each rope around a greased wooden chopstick or metal straw. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with poppy seeds and sesame seeds.
Place olive pieces on top of each snake for eyes.
Bake on parchment-lined baking sheets for 11-15 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from chopsticks while warm and insert red pepper tongues.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 breadstick (30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Experiment with different seeds or toppings like cheese or herbs for added flavor. Ensure even rolling of dough strips for consistent baking results. Serve with marinara sauce or garlic butter for dipping.