Name: Ham and Swiss Braid
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour -; 2 tablespoons sugar -; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1 cup water -; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard -; 2 tablespoons butter -; 1 pound thinly sliced deli ham -; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese -; 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles -; 1 large egg, lightly beaten -

Recipe information

Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Ham and Swiss Braid

1. 4 cups all-purpose flour -

2. 2 tablespoons sugar -

3. 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast -

4. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

5. 1 cup water -

6. 1/4 cup Dijon mustard -

7. 2 tablespoons butter -

8. 1 pound thinly sliced deli ham -

9. 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese -

10. 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles -

11. 1 large egg, lightly beaten -

How to cook deliciously - Ham and Swiss Braid

1. Stage

In a bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water, mustard and butter to 120°-130°. Add to flour mixture. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be stiff). Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.

2. Stage

Roll dough into a 14x12-in. rectangle on a greased baking sheet. Arrange half of the ham over dough. Top with cheese, pickles and remaining ham.

3. Stage

On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips 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 for 15 minutes.

4. Stage

Brush with egg. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.