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Ham and Swiss Braid

This is a family favorite I've made many times through the years. I'm in the process of making a cookbook for my children and relatives, and this recipe will definitely be in it.

8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

In a bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small
saucepan, heat water, mustard and butter to 120°-130°. Add
to flour mixture. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft
dough (dough will be stiff). Turn onto a lightly floured surface;
knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Roll dough into a 14-in. x 12-in. rectangle on a greased baking
sheet. Arrange half of the ham over dough. Top with cheese, pickles
and remaining ham.
On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into
center. starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle
across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise for 15

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Ham and Swiss Braid (continued)

Directions (continued)

minutes.
Brush with egg. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden
brown. Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 395 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 1,054 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 22 g protein.