Oil the loaf pan. Take one of the three frozen dough logs from the freezer and place it bottom side up in it. Brush the loaf with more olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight.

Take the dough out of the fridge (approx 5 hours before you plan on serving it) and let it rise in a warm place (up to but not over 110 degrees F), away from drafts, until the dough is 1 inch taller than the pan, approximately 3 hours.

I usually raise the dough in my oven. First, I turn my oven to the lowest setting for a few minutes, then I turn it off and check to be sure that the temperature is 100 degrees F (37 degrees C) or below; I usually use an infrared thermometer. Finally, I place the dough inside and close the door.

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or cover with a silicone baking mat. Set aside. Transfer the dough to a clean surface and roll it until you get an 18-inch-long log. Lift it and place it on the baking sheet while creating your favorite slithery shape.

The dough will feel soft and flexible. Don’t be afraid to move it or pull it to get the exact shape you want as you create your monster. At the end of the day, you are baking a sandwich monster, so the more crooked the shape, the better.

Flatten one of the ends a little to form the head of your monster. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest until the oven is ready.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Mix the egg yolk with 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) of water until well combined. Before placing the dough in the oven, brush it with the egg wash. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top and, with the kitchen shears, make small cuts around the monster’s body to create the texture, starting from the head down. This is optional; you can opt for a smooth body instead. But I think it looks cool.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Take it out of the oven and let it cool down for 30 minutes.

While it cools down, prepare the filling: Wash 1-2 leaves of lettuce, and thinly slice the tomato and avocado. Gather the rest of the condiments, the pickle chips, and the olives.

With the bread knife, cut the Monster bread in half horizontally. Spread the mayo on one half and the mustard on the other. Add the layers of lettuce, tomato, turkey meat, ham meat, 4 slices of cheese, avocado and pickles.

Choose two big pickle chips, dab them dry with a paper towel and cut a small circle in the center. Insert a black olive into each chip and a toothpick to hold the pickle and olive pairs together.

Take the Pepper Jack slice and make triangular cuts with a knife to create the teeth. Place the teeth in the Monster’s mouth and insert the eyes on the head. Serve with fruit and other veggies.