Snake Sandwich Recipe

Name: Snake Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cornmeal, for dusting; 3 (1 lb.) loaves frozen bread dough, thawed; 2 green, pimento-stuffed olives; 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 (12 oz.) jars roasted red and yellow peppers, in oil; 3 large celery ribs, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 2 cups pitted black and green olives, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup capers, coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 ounces arugula; 1 pound thinly sliced prosciutto; 3 pounds fresh mozzarella, sliced; 1/4 large red pepper, for tongue

Servings: persons

Cornmeal, for dusting
3 (1 lb.) loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
2 green, pimento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 (12 oz.) jars roasted red and yellow peppers, in oil
3 large celery ribs, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 cups pitted black and green olives, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup capers, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 ounces arugula
1 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
3 pounds fresh mozzarella, sliced
1/4 large red pepper, for tongue

1
Cover a large (12-by-18-by-2-inch) baking pan with parchment; dust lightly with cornmeal. On a floured surface, combine dough and form a long, curvy snake shape; place on pan. Push two olives into head for eyes. Cut V-shaped scales down back. Brush dough with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Bake until crust is golden, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan on rack.
2
Remove roasted peppers from jars and set aside. Add olive oil to oil from peppers to make 1 cup. Combine oil, celery, olives, capers and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
3
Slice loaf horizontally. Place bottom half on tray; arrange arugula leaves on it. Layer on prosciutto and mozzarella, top with roasted red peppers. Spoon on olive relish and replace top.
4
Cut a forked tongue shape from red pepper and place at head.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cornmeal, for dusting, 3 (1 lb.) loaves frozen bread dough, thawed, 2 green, pimento-stuffed olives, 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Snake Sandwich falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Snake Sandwich

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