Pepperoni Cheese Braids
Submitted by jgortney on November 09, 2002 at 7:42 pm
DESCRIPTION
PEPPERONI CHEESE BRAIDS
SUMMARY
Yield 0 File under Yeast Bread/Rolls (not sourdough)
INSTRUCTIONS
6 cups flour
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (8 oz.)
1 cup pepperoni, chopped (2 3-oz. packs)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 packages quick-rise active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup water
Mix 4 cups flour, cheese, pepperoni, sugar, salt, and yeast.
Heat milk and water until hot to touch (125°-130°F).
Stir liquid into dry ingredients.
Stir in enough more flour to make a soft dough.
Knead 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Let rest 10 minutes, covered.
Cut dough into 6 pieces.
Roll each into 15" rope.
On greased sheets, braid, using 3 ropes for each loaf.
Let rise until doubled, 55-60 minutes.
Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
This is a Fleischmann yeast recipe. It is always a favorite at a potluck.