Italian Hero Braid

Name: Italian Hero Braid
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/3 pound sliced provolone cheese; 1/3 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 large egg white

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/3 pound sliced provolone cheese
1/3 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg white

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble Italian sausage until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes; drain.
2

Meanwhile, dissolve yeast in warm water. In another bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour and butter; add yeast mixture. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
3

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 13x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined
4

. Layer cheese and salami slices down center of rectangle; top with crumbled sausage and shredded cheddar. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2 in. into the center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch both ends to seal.
5

Whisk egg white; brush over pastry. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.