Slithering Snake Roll Recipes

SNAKEWICH WITH VENOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Thaw dough according to package directions. Roll dough from each loaf into a 2-in.-thick log, shaping one end of one log to resemble a snake head and one end of the second log to resemble a rattle., Transfer to greased baking sheets, curving slightly to resemble a snake. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Brush dough with melted butter; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Cut a roasted pepper into a 3-in.-long strip to make a snake tongue; set aside. Finely chop remaining peppers and place in a bowl; stir in mayonnaise, pepperoncini and garlic., On a large cutting board, trim off the plain end of each loaf, leaving head and rattle ends intact. Cut each loaf horizontally in half. Connect bottom halves to make a snake; layer with meat, cheese, tomatoes and 4 cups sliced lettuce. Spread top halves with 1 cup sauce; place over lettuce. Insert snake tongue., For grass, arrange remaining lettuce around sandwich. Insert pretzel sticks to attach pickle slices and olives for eyes. Using a serrated knife, cut sandwich into 20 slices; serve with remaining sauce.

SLITHERING SNAKEWICH

Steps:

• Place thawed bread dough on a lightly floured surface.
• Roll into a 22-inch long rope.
• Place on a large greased baking sheet forming a "snaky S" shape.
• Let rise in a warm place for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until double in size.
• Bake in a 350F oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and bread sounds hollow when lightly tapped.
• Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack.
• Cool to room temperature.
• 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.
• Layer cheeses down the center of loaf, pressing cheese slices down into the hollowed portion of the loaf.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the pepperoni and pizza sauce.
• Spoon atop the cheese.
• Top with the strips of sweet pepper.
• Place on a greased baking sheet and bake in 350F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
• 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.
• Makes 8 servings.