Two Tone Bread Skewer

5 lbs  challah dough, divided in half
1 T caramel coloring (available at baking supply store)
skewers

Add 1T caramel coloring to half the challah dough. Mix well in a mixer until color is evenly distributed.

Roll out both halves of the dough— the colored and the white—into thin strips, about 1 inch in diameter.

Bake at 350 degrees (180 C) for approximately 20 minutes, until bottom of the strips are slightly brown.

Cut each strip into thin slices, about 1/2″ each. Arrange on skewer, alternating brown and white slices. Serve resting on top of each soup bowl.

Optional: Once baked, use a pastry brush to brush on some oil over each slice and then toast for a crunchy taste.

This recipe is exerpted from Esther Ottensoser's blog.  Visit Esther and check out some of her delicious and artistic creations at estherodesign.com