Italian Appetizer Bread

Italian Appetizer Bread


1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Stir together butter, garlic and Dijon mustard, in small bowl.

3. Roll out bread dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch square.

4. Place on lightly buttered cookie sheet.

5. Brush with butter mixture.

6. Layer salami, cheese, olives and onions in 3-inch strip down center of dough to within 1/2-inch of top and bottom, leaving 4-1/2 inches of dough on each side of filling.

7. Cut eight 3-inch strips, 1 inch apart, along both sides of filling.

8. Fold strips across filling at an angle, alternating sides to give a braided effect.

9. Pinch dough at bottom and top to seal.

10. Combine egg and water in small bowl; brush over braid.

11. Sprinkle with poppy seeds, if desired.

12. Cover; let rise in warm place until almost double in size (30-45 minutes).

13. Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.

14. Remove from cookie sheet; cool 10 minutes.

15. Cut into slices.

16. Enjoy!

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