Ingredients
1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce, divided1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms25 slices pepperoni1 large egg, lightly beatenAssorted food coloringNew paintbrushes
Preparation
Unroll the French loaf dough into a large rectangle; spread with 1 cup pizza sauce to within 1 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheese and mushrooms. Cut a forked tongue from a pepperoni slice; refrigerate. Layer remaining pepperoni over cheese and mushrooms.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet and shape like an “S.” Divide egg among several small bowls; tint with food coloring as desired. Paint snake as desired with egg wash.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cut a small hole for the mouth; insert pepperoni tongue. Warm remaining pizza sauce; serve on the side.
