Beef ‘N’ Bean Braid

Name: Beef ‘N’ Bean Braid
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten

17 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, salt, egg and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn 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.
3

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, water and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until thickened.
4

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 16x11-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10-in.
5

. Spread beef mixture down center of dough; sprinkle with cheese. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 1/2 in. from filling. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, 30 minutes.
6

Brush egg over dough. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.