BREAKFAST BRAID

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I created this recipe years ago and was thrilled when it won first prize in a newspaper cooking contest. Stuffed with ham, cheese and olives, it's hearty enough to satisfy Santa himself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 21

3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 large eggs
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup diced green pepper
1/3 cup diced onion
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
3 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
Additional Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, cheeses, soup mix, sugar, yeast and salt; mix well. , In a saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add eggs; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For filling, in a bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, ham, mozzarella cheese, green pepper, onion, pimientos and olives; refrigerate until ready to use. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll out each portion into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Place on greased baking sheets., Spread filling down the center of each rectangle. Drizzle each with 2 teaspoons butter. On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips on a diagonal, about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cheese is melted. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with additional Romano cheese. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Miracle Rainbow Unicorn
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again.


Sheikh Huzaifa
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I wish there was a video tutorial for this recipe.


Freddy Reyes
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This recipe could use a few more pictures.


SAMID HASAN JOY
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me.


Iran Khan
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Not worth the effort.


Katherine Taylor
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Filling was too sweet.


joy Prate
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Dough was too sticky.


JazzLin Allred
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A bit bland.


Abp New
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Not as good as I hoped.


Sean Rusby
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Will definitely make again!


Chima Ajikere
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A hit with my family!


Masutane Catherine Ngobeni
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Easy to make!


Shaniqua Bands
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Delicious!


Khizer Khan
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This breakfast braid was okay. The dough was easy to work with and the filling was tasty. However, the braid didn't rise very much and was a bit dense. I might try making it again with a different recipe.


Uday Chaudhary
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This breakfast braid was a disappointment. The dough was hard to work with and the filling was bland. The braid didn't bake up evenly and was dry. I won't be making this again.


jan sh
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family for breakfast and they loved it. The dough was easy to work with and the filling was delicious. The braid baked up beautifully and was so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again!


Zante Van Jaarsveld
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This breakfast braid was a bit of a challenge to make, but it was worth it! The dough was a little sticky, but I was able to work with it. The filling was delicious and the braid baked up beautifully. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Lizon Eu
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I've made this braid several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dough is so easy to work with and the filling is always a hit. I've used different fruits each time and it's always delicious. This is a great recipe for a special breakfast


Rony Gamer
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This breakfast braid was a hit with my family! The dough was easy to work with and the filling was delicious. I used a variety of fruits, including apples, blueberries, and strawberries. The braid baked up beautifully and was so soft and fluffy. I wi