BROCCOLI CHEESE FAN

Broccoli Cheese Fan image

With broccoli, bacon and cheese, this delectable bread has the taste of a stuffed baked potato. Brunches at our house wouldn't be complete without this pretty bread. Even beginner bakers will soon master this attractive loaf.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2-1/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cheese, bacon, egg, onion and oregano. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 16x9-in. rectangle with a 16-in. side facing you. Spoon broccoli mixture lengthwise over top two-thirds of dough to within 1 in. of edges. , Starting at the plain long side, fold dough over half of filling; fold over again. Pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut into eight strips to within 1 in. of pinched edge. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 15 minutes. , Beat egg white and cold water; brush over dough. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.