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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Oozing with yummy pizza ingredients, this overstuffed snake sports a sinister smile and a long forked tongue. Great fun and sure to be a hit at any kids party. Ingredients:
16 ounces frozen bread dough, thawed |
4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese, diagonally cut in half |
4 ounces sliced cheddar cheese, diagonally cut in half |
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package sliced pepperoni |
1 (8 ounce) can pizza sauce |
1/2 cup sweet pepper, strips (red, green, and or or yellow) |
1 strip roasted red pepper |
2 pimento stuffed olives |
Directions:
1. Place thawed bread dough on a lightly floured surface.
2. Roll into a 22-inch long rope.
3. Place on a large greased baking sheet forming a snaky S shape.
4. Let rise in a warm place for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until double in size.
5. Bake in a 350F oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and bread sounds hollow when lightly tapped.
6. Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack.
7. Cool to room temperature.
8. Hollow out the center portion of the loaf about 1-inch deep and 1-1/2-inches wide, leaving about 2-inches on each end of the loaf.
9. Layer cheeses down the center of loaf, pressing cheese slices down into the hollowed portion of the loaf.
10. In a medium bowl, stir together the pepperoni and pizza sauce.
11. Spoon atop the cheese.
12. Top with the strips of sweet pepper.
13. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake in 350F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
14. Make a slit in the front of the loaf and insert a roasted red pepper strip for a tongue; insert two pimento stuffed olives with toothpicks for eyes.
15. Makes 8 servings.
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