SAUSAGE SANDWICH SQUARES

Sausage Sandwich Squares image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pkg (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 - 1/3 c warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/2 tsp salt
3 - 3 1/2 c flour
1 lb johnsonville® ground sausage
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
4 c (16 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the salt, remaining water and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. ( I mix this in my KitchenAid with dough hook.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes.
3. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the drippings, saute peppers and onion until tender; drain.
4. Press half of the dough onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spread sausage evenly over the crust. Top with peppers and onion. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Roll out remaining dough to fit pan; place over cheese and seal the edges.
5. In a small bowl, beat egg and water. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Brush over dough. Cut slits in top. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares.