ITALIAN HERO BRAID

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My mother-in-law used to make these pastry pockets for my husband while he was growing up. After we got married, I changed her recipe a little to fit our family's tastes. -Amanda Kohler, Redmond, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 pound sliced provolone cheese
1/3 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg white

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble Italian sausage until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, dissolve yeast in warm water. In another bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour and butter; add yeast mixture. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 13x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Layer cheese and salami slices down center of rectangle; top with crumbled sausage and shredded cheddar. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2 in. into the center. Starting at 1 end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch both ends to seal., Whisk egg white; brush over pastry. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.