Halloween Spider Bread: A Fun Recipe to Try This Season!
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A fun and spooky Halloween-themed bread shaped like a spider, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 large spider bread 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Black olives (for spider eyes)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape the dough into a large round body and smaller pieces for the spider legs.
- Arrange the legs around the body and place black olives for eyes.
- Brush the bread with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add herbs to the dough.
- Serve with a dip for a fun appetizer.
- Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg