VEGGIE PULL-APART BREAD

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A bread machine hurries along the dough-making process, but chopped vegetables, bacon and cheese make the buttery wreath unforgettable. -Christi Ross, Guthrie, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
VEGETABLE MIXTURE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Ranch salad dressing, optional

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting. Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons additional water or flour if needed., When cycle is completed, punch down dough and let rest, covered, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and pepper; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Stir in green onions. Transfer to a bowl; cool slightly. Stir in bacon and cheese., Divide and shape dough into 24 balls; roll in vegetable mixture and place in a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan., Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. If desired, serve with ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.