BRAIDED PIZZA LOAF

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You can take the frozen bread dough out in the morning and then finish the meat-filled loaf after work. It's important to let the filling cool completely before spreading it on the dough. &Mdash;Debbie Meduna, Plaza, North Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Melted butter

Steps:

  • Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Cool completely. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Place on a greased baking sheet. Spread filling lengthwise down center third of rectangle. Sprinkle cheeses over filling. , On each long side, cut 1-1/2-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Brush with butter. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Noah Banda
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my braided pizza loaf didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The dough was a bit too dry and the fillings were bland.


Hussein Omar
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This is the best braided pizza loaf recipe I've ever tried. The dough is so easy to work with and the fillings are endless.


Leon Wilson
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I've never made braided pizza loaf before, but this recipe made it so easy. It was so much fun to make and it turned out so delicious.


Sumit Gyawali
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This braided pizza loaf is the perfect way to use up leftover pizza dough. It's also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Laura Lynne Helms
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The dough was so soft and fluffy, and the fillings were so flavorful.


Amerson Shuwall
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This braided pizza loaf is the perfect party food. It's easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves it.


Deenesh Singh
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was so much easier than I thought it would be, and the results were incredible.


Shiba Chhetri
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This recipe is a keeper! I've tried so many braided pizza loaf recipes before, but this one is by far the best.


Anis Mia
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Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing!


Cynthia Cynthia
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfect. The dough is so soft and fluffy, and the fillings are always delicious.


Esther Obilor
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This braided pizza loaf was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.