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Halloween Spider Pie?

Spider Pie is certainly a good choice with Halloween! Steeped in mythology and folklore, bats and rats have frightened people throughout history but, what about spiders? According to pest professionals, the days leading up to Halloween are highly active with spiders, rats and mice. “This is a critical time of year for the so-called creatures of the night, as they try to enter your home in search of a safe and warm winter haven.

The main reason behind spiders being a symbol of Halloween is their connection with witches. Spiders, along with black cats and rats were believed to be evil companions of witches in medieval times.

Green and black olives are the perfect topping for pizzas because you can make creepy spiders with them.

Perfect

for some spook-tastic Halloween!

During the medieval period it was thought that if someone saw a spider on Hallows Eve it was the spirit of a dead loved one watching over them.

Your favorite green and black pizza partners are here to scare your guests for Halloween. Simple fun hack for the holidays!

Spider Pie

Bucket of Bread

Your favorite green and black pizza partners are here to scare your guests for Halloween. Simple fun hack for the holidays!

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Prep Time 11

Cook Time 20

Course Appetizer, Dinner, lunch

Cuisine American, Italian

Equipment

1 Pizza pan

Ingredients

300 g Your favorite Bucket of Bread Brand Dough We used Traditional White!
1 handful Olives Black, Green, or both (pitted)
3 oz String Cheese Or, cut fresh Mozzarella into strips

Instructions

Use your favorite way to make pizza with Bucket of Bread brand dough mixes.
300 g Your favorite Bucket of Bread Brand Dough
Cut the olives to look like spiders as in this pic. Maybe add some mozzarella to emphasize a web.
1 handful Olives, 3 oz String Cheese
Bake until creepy!

Video

Notes

Fun Facts to Feast On:

Olives have a rich history that stretches back over 6,000 years! These little powerhouses are not only delicious but also loaded with healthy fats and antioxidants, making them a perfect savory topping. In ancient Greece, olives were so prized that olive trees were protected by law! Now, let’s talk about our eight-legged friends—spiders. While they might give you the creeps, spiders are actually nature’s pest controllers, helping keep insect populations in check. There are over 45,000 species of spiders, and despite their spooky appearance, most are harmless.

As for the Pizza in Your Spider Pie

This iconic dish originated in Naples, Italy, and has since taken over the world with more than 5 billion pizzas consumed globally each year! Whether you prefer a classic Margherita or a fully loaded supreme, pizza has a special place in almost every culture. Combine olives, spiders (well, olive "spiders"), and pizza, and you’ve got a ghoulishly good treat that’s sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering.

Keyword halloween, Pie, pizza

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