Spinach-Ham Braid

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Prepare and ungreased baking sheet.
3. 3
   In a bowl combine the deviled ham with 1 egg; mix well to combine.
4. 4
   Add in the shredded cheese, green onion, chopped spinach and black pepper; mix well to combine.
5. 5
   Add in salt and Tabasco to taste (if using).
6. 6
   Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough and place on a surface.
7. 7
   Press out using your hands to a 14 x 9-inch rectangle.
8. 8
   In a small cup or bowl whisk together 1 egg with the 1 teaspoon cold water.
9. 9
   Brush the egg/water mixture over the dough (save the remaining mixture to brush on top of filled dough).
10. 10
    Spread the spinach mixture lenghwise in a 4-inch wide strip down the center of the dough to within 1/4-inch of each end.
11. 11
    Using a sharp knife make slits 1-inch apart on the longs sides of rectangle, just to the edge of the filling.
12. 12
    Fold strips of dough alternately over the filling to create a braid.
13. 13
    Fold the ends of the braid under to seal.
14. 14
    Brush top with remaining egg wash.
15. 15
    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
16. 16
    Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.