Dinosaur Bone Breadsticks Platter (Print)

Crunchy bone-shaped breadsticks paired with fresh vegetables and a creamy dip for easy entertaining.

# Components:

→ Dinosaur Bones Breadsticks

01 - 9 oz pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp coarse sea salt
04 - 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)

→ Prehistoric Crudités

05 - 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
06 - 1 cucumber, cut into spears
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
09 - 1 cup broccoli florets
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Dip

11 - 7 oz Greek yogurt
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide pizza dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a 5-inch rope and tie loose knots at both ends to resemble bones.
03 - Arrange breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse sea salt and dried oregano, if using.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
05 - Arrange carrot sticks, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, broccoli florets, and cherry tomatoes on a large serving platter.
06 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped fresh chives, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
07 - Place the cooled breadstick bones among the vegetables. Serve alongside the prepared dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and fun presentation
  • Healthy assortment of fresh vegetables
02 -
  • Swap Greek yogurt dip for hummus or ranch if preferred
  • Use any colorful vegetables you like for the crudités
03 -
  • Make sure to tie loose knots for authentic bone shapes
  • Chill dough slightly if it becomes too soft to handle
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