Sweet Onion & Mushroom Braid |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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You can make this impressive bread easily by using prepared pizza dough. The braid can be served as an appetizer or alongside soup or salad.Rene Montgomery, Duluth, Minnesota Ingredients:
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust |
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms |
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
1 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese |
1 egg white, beaten |
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds |
Directions:
1. Roll dough into a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. Add brown sugar and thyme; cook 1 minute longer or until blended.
3. Sprinkle cheese lengthwise down the center of dough; top with mushroom mixture. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips 3 in. into center.
4. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 12 servings.
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