Stuffed Bread Italian Appetizer |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Takes a while to make I added the 30 minute rising time into the prep time. Salami, cheese and olives are sealed inside this beautiful Apetizer Bread. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic |
1 (1-pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed |
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli genoa salami |
6 (1-ounce) slices provolone cheese, cut into strips |
1/4 cup sliced stuffed green olives |
2 green onions, sliced |
1 egg, beaten |
1 teaspoon water |
poppy seed, if desired |
Directions:
1. Stir together butter and garlic in small bowl.
2. Roll out bread dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch square. Place on lightly greased baking sheet; brush with butter mixture.
3. Layer salami, cheese, olives and onions in 3-inch strip down center of dough to within 1/2-inch of top and bottom, leaving 4 1/2 inches of dough on each side of filling.
4. Cut twelve 3-inch long strips, 1-inch apart, along both sides of filling. Fold strips across filling at an angle, alternating sides to give a braided effect.
5. Pinch dough at bottom and top to seal.
6. Cover; let rise in warm place until almost double in size (30 to 45 minutes).
7. Combine egg and water in small bowl; brush over braid.
8. Sprinkle with poppy seed, if desired.
9. Heat oven to 350°F. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet; cool 10 minutes.
10. Cut into slices.
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