Ham & Cheese Braid Recipe

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Ham & Cheese Braid
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Directions:

  1. Combine warm water, yeast and sugar in mixing bowl, stirring together gently.
  2. Allow yeast mixture to foam (approx 5 minutes).
  3. Add 1.5 cups of flour and salt 1 beaten egg, rosemary and olive oil.
  4. Mix well, adding additional flour to make a soft dough.
  5. Knead until smooth.
  6. Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat, cover with saran and let rise until doubled in size (approx 45 min).
  7. Punch down.
  8. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and roll into a 12 x 15 rectangle.
  9. Transfer onto greased or parchment paper covered baking sheet.
  10. Combine Mayo and Mustard well and spread up centre of rolled dough.
  11. Lay thin slices of the ham along mayo-mustard spread and cover evenly with cheese.
  12. Using scissors cut dough on each side into 1-inch strips (down the entire length).
  13. Enclose the filling by starting at the corners and folding the strips over the filling in a criss-cross manner.
  14. Let loaf stand, uncovered in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
  15. Beat remaining egg and water together to make egg wash and brush over loaf; sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper.
  16. Bake at 375ºF for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 466.17 Kcal (1952 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.99g 37%
Cholesterol 87.98mg 29%
Sodium 917.6mg 38%
Potassium 171.55mg 4%
Total Carbs 40.29g 13%
Sugars 1.37g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.51g 10%
Protein 21.81g 44%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 361.1mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 262.56 Kcal (1099 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.51g 37%
Cholesterol 49.55mg 29%
Sodium 516.81mg 38%
Potassium 96.62mg 4%
Total Carbs 22.69g 13%
Sugars 0.77g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 10%
Protein 12.29g 44%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 203.4mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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