Ham And Swiss Loaf

Ham And Swiss Loaf


1. In a large bowl, combine 1+1/2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt.

2. Stir warm water, mustard and butter into dry ingredients.

3. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.

4. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes.

5. Cover, let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.

6. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 15 x 10 inch rectangle.

7. Transfer to greased baking sheet.

8. Sprinkle ham, cheese, pimientos, and pickles lengthwise over the center third of dough.

9. with a sharp knife, make cuts from filling to dough edges at 1 inch intervals along sides of filling.

10. Alternating sides, fold strips at an angle across filling.

11. Cover loaf; let rise in warm, draft-free place until almost double in size, about 20 to 40 minutes.

12. Brush loaf with egg.

13. Bake at 375^ F for 35 minutes or until done.

14. Remove from sheet to wire rack.

15. Serve warm.

16. Refrigerate leftovers: reheat to serve.

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