Homemade breadsticks shaped like snakes with olive eyes and pepper tongues – perfect for Halloween.

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1 tsp dried active yeast

⅔ cup warm water

4 tbsp olive oil

2 ⅔ cups plain flour

1 tsp salt

2 black olives, chopped

⅓ orange bell pepper, sliced

6 drops green food coloring

3 tbsp water

1 tbsp sesame or nigella seeds (optional)

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1. Mix yeast with warm water, add olive oil.

2. Stir in flour and salt, knead until smooth.

3. Proof for 1 hour until doubled in size.

4. Divide into 50 g pieces, shape into snakes.

5. Wrap around skewers, place on baking tray.

6. Bake 15 minutes at 425°F.

7. Brush with food coloring mixture, sprinkle seeds, bake 5 minutes.

8. Insert olive eyes and pepper tongues, remove skewers carefully.

Make ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking.

Freeze unbaked dough snakes for up to 3 months.

Serve with garlic mayo, chili sauce, or marinara for dipping.