Beef 'N' Cheese Braid

Name: Beef 'N' Cheese Braid
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. active dry yeast; 3/4 c. warm water (110~ to 115~); 1/4 c. butter or margarine, divided; 2 3/4 to 3 c. all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 egg; 1/2 c. shredded dried beef; 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese; 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. active dry yeast
3/4 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
1/4 c. butter or margarine, divided
2 3/4 to 3 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. shredded dried beef
1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese
1 1/2 tsp. dried basil

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2

Soften 2 tablespoons butter; add to yeast mixture with 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and egg; beat until smooth.
3

Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
4

Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
5

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
6

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
7

Combine the beef, cheese and basil; set aside.