Bloody Bones

Shape bread dough into bone shapes. When served with spaghetti sauce, they make a spooky Halloween treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 (1 lb.) pkg. frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups (from a 26.5 oz. can) spaghetti sauce, warmed

Directions:

Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Divide dough into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 5 to 6 inch strip, leaving 1-inch on each end twice as thick as the rest of the dough. Using kitchen shears snip both ends of each piece of dough to resemble a bone. Dip each "bone" into melted butter and place 2-inches apart on prepared sheet. Sprinkle evenly with seasoning, garlic powder, and cheese. Cover and let rise for one hour or until size is doubled. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. To serve, place sauce in a medium bowl in center of a platter. Arrange "bones" around bowl. Serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 6 (2 each)

Notes from the Cook: This easy-to-make appetizer is a holiday favorite year-round. I simply change the shape of the bread to fit the holiday or party theme.