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.

Genna Hawkins
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I love the cinnamon sugar filling in this braid.


Meagan Edmonds
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This braid is the perfect way to start your day.


Et's Eamin
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Alireza Shakery
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This is the best breakfast braid recipe I've ever tried.


Dilkumar Chaudhary
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I've made this braid for my family and friends and they all love it.


EMMANUEL OKOAWO
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This braid is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


DREAM LAUREY
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I love the way this braid looks and tastes. It's the perfect breakfast or brunch dish.


Tilquana Pinkston
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This recipe is a keeper!


Julianne Haycock
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I've made this braid several times and it's always a success.


Bryson Gamerzblood
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This braid was a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved it.


Ck Jaan
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and easy to make.


Johnny Najar
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This recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Iqrsr ali Shah
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I've made this braid several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it looks so impressive.


M Akbal Akbal
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. It's also perfect for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then reheat slices throughout the week.


SAM Bloom
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use any type of filling you like. I've made it with cinnamon sugar, fruit, and even cheese.


Inaaya Kamran
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This was my first time making a breakfast braid and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow.


babatunde sulymanopeyemi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect breakfast or brunch dish.


tali babs
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I made this braid for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was so delicious and looked so impressive.


Malai Banai
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This breakfast braid was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfect, and the braid was so soft and fluffy.