Spider Bread Recipes

HALLOWEEN SPIDER BREAD DIP BOWL

Steps:

• Place frozen rolls on board or counter and spray with nonstick spray. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to thaw until soft but still cold, about 2 hours.
• Use 2 rolls to make a small ball for the spider's head. Use 10 rolls to make a larger ball for the spider's body.
• Cut the remaining 4 rolls in half (with one half slightly larger than the other). Roll each half into a rope. Make 4 12 inch ropes and 4 10 inch ropes.
• On a lined cookie sheet, arrange balls and ropes into spider shape.
• Spray with nonstick spray and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Allow to rise until quite puffed, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Whisk together egg white and water and brush all over spider. Sprinkle legs with parmesan cheese if desired.
• Bake spider 28-30 minutes until quite brown. Cool completely.
• Use a knife to make slits for the eyes and press an olive slice into each slit.
• Use a knife to cut a circle out of the body, and then tear out the bread to make a bowl. Fill with cold dip. Surround with veggies and serve.

SPIDER BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add 1 egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape half of the dough into a ball and place in the center of a greased baking sheet. Divide remaining dough in half. Roll one half into a ball and place at the top for head., Divide remaining dough into eight portions. Roll each into a 5-in. rope. Attach ropes to body, forming legs. If desired, place a ball of foil under each leg to prop. Press all edges together to seal. Add raisins for eyes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes., Beat the remaining egg; brush over dough. With a sharp knife, make a shallow cut on face for smile. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

SPIDER BREAD

Steps:

• Sift together the cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking soda.
• Combine the buttermilk and eggs and stir into the cornmeal mixture. Mix until smooth.
• Grease a nine-inch cast-iron pan with legs and pour in the cornmeal mixture. Bake over coals for about 30 minutes.