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Beef 'n' Cheese Braid

I love to experiment with foods and baking, and I thought that by putting beef and cheese in the middle of bread it would taste like a sub sandwich - and it does! The recipe may sound complicated, but it's actually easy to make.

16 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, divided
2-3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded dried beef
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Soften 2 tablespoons
butter; add to yeast mixture with 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and
egg; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft
dough.
Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic about
6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
In a small bowl, combine the beef, cheese and basil; set aside. Punch
dough down. Roll into a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Cut dough
lengthwise into three 12-in. x 3-in. strips. Melt remaining butter;
brush some over strips.
Divide beef mixture in thirds and sprinkle down the center of each

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Beef 'n' Cheese Braid (continued)

Directions (continued)

strip. Bring lengthwise edges together and pinch to seal, forming a
rope. Place on a greased baking sheet, seam side down. Secure one
end and braid the ropes together; secure other end. Cover and let
rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Brush with remaining melted butter. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes
or until golden brown. Slice and serve warm. Yield: 1 loaf.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 131 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 239 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.