ITALIAN SAUSAGE BREAD

Steps:

• Bread:.
• Put flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl, mix.
• Add shortening.
• Pour hot water over mix and start combining.
• Add dissolved yeast, and continue mixing.
• Add more hot water until a soft dough is formed.
• Sprinkle with more flour when the dough gets sticky.
• Continue to knead to form a grainy soft dough.
• Remove dough from bowl.
• Add olive oil to bowl and roll dough around until coated with oil.
• Place dough in a warm place to rise and cover with a clean dishcloth.
• Allow to rise until doubled.
• Filling:.
• Cook sausage in a fry pan until almost cooked through then add beef.
• When almost browned add green onions.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Let cool.
• When dough has doubled in size take 1/2 of the dough and roll to a 1-inch thick and 10-inch round circle.
• Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of the shortening on top of the dough.
• Press 1/2 of the cheese chunks into the dough.
• Spread 1/2 the meat mixture on the dough.
• Next sprinkle 1/2 of the grated cheese on top of the meat.
• Roll the dough jelly roll style and place on a well greased cookie sheet with the end on the underside of the roll.
• Tuck ends under.
• Repeat the process for the second loaf.
• Let rise 20 to 30 minutes.
• Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the top of each roll with the egg.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes until browned.