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.

Deborah Luka
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The bread was soft and fluffy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Senior God'sgift
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This was a great recipe! The bread was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Shahji 3303
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This was delicious! I would definitely make it again.


Jaiden Seal
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This was a fun recipe to make and it turned out great! The bread was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mmeso Edeh
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I'm not a huge fan of pizza, but this was actually really good. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


Nike thunder
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This was delicious! The bread was soft and fluffy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


Ariah Gillispie
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The bread was soft and fluffy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Blezyn Blezynsax
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This was a great recipe! The bread was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Sbdbe Bsbhe
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Musiimenta Timothy
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Yum!


Erica Owusu Ansah
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This was a fun recipe to make and it turned out great! The bread was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zeke Sacra
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I'm not a huge fan of pizza, but this was actually really good. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


Natalia Dempster
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Not bad!


KenCranks90s
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Dua Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The loaf was beautiful and delicious. The only thing I would change is using more garlic next time.


RAHUL ROYAL KING 336
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This braided pizza loaf was fantastic! My family and I loved it. The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.