Activate the yeast

• Mix the warm water, sugar and yeast.
• Let sit until foamy.

Make the dough

• Add the flour, olive oil and salt.
• Mix with a dough hook on low speed until smooth.

First rest

• Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rest.

Fold the dough

• With wet or lightly oiled hands, stretch one side of the dough and fold it over itself, repeating on all four sides.
• Rest, then repeat the folding process 4 times total.
• Mix a small piece of dough with the pink food coloring and knead until evenly colored.

Shape and decorate

• Transfer the dough onto baking paper and shape it into a flattened mouse.
• Use the pink dough to make the paws, tail, nose and ears.
• Press down the belly and add the tomato sauce, cheese, salami, onion and spaghetti, then add the olives for the eyes, the chili for the heart and the garlic for the teeth.

Bake

• Bake at 200°C until golden and crisp.