Pastrami Braids

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375.
2. 2
   Unroll dough and separate into 4 rectangles.
3. 3
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. 4
   Press into 6x4 inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal.
5. 5
   Spread mustard lengthwise down center of each rectangle in 1 1/2 inch strip.
6. 6
   Top each with pastrami and cheese.
7. 7
   On long sides of each rectangle, make 7 cuts at an angle and about 3/4 inch apart almost to edge of filling.
8. 8
   For braided appearance, fold strips of dough at an angle halfway across filling with ends of strips slightly overlapping, alternating from side to side.
9. 9
   Brush tops with egg.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
11. 11
    Bake 11-16 minutes.
12. 12
    Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
13. 13
    Serve warm.