HAM & CHEESE BRAID
A stuffed loaf that can be customized really easily to any filling and seems to be very kid friendly too! (We have a picky eater in the house!)
Provided by Nymphadora
Categories Ham
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine warm water, yeast and sugar in mixing bowl, stirring together gently.
- Allow yeast mixture to foam (approx 5 minutes).
- Add 1.5 cups of flour and salt 1 beaten egg, rosemary and olive oil.
- Mix well, adding additional flour to make a soft dough.
- Knead until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat, cover with saran and let rise until doubled in size (approx 45 min).
- Punch down.
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and roll into a 12 x 15 rectangle.
- Transfer onto greased or parchment paper covered baking sheet.
- Combine Mayo and Mustard well and spread up centre of rolled dough.
- Lay thin slices of the ham along mayo-mustard spread and cover evenly with cheese.
- Using scissors cut dough on each side into 1-inch strips (down the entire length).
- Enclose the filling by starting at the corners and folding the strips over the filling in a criss-cross manner.
- Let loaf stand, uncovered in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
- Beat remaining egg and water together to make egg wash and brush over loaf; sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Bake at 375ºF for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 110.9, Sodium 1608.1, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2, Protein 21.9
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