Sausage And Pepper Braid Recipe

Name: Sausage And Pepper Braid Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, bulk or possibly casing removed; 3/4 c. minced red pepper; 1 1/4 c. hot water, 105-115 degrees F.; 2 Packages active dry yeast; 2 tbsp. sugar; 3/4 - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, in store; 1/4 c. butter, softened; 2 Large eggs, room temp. (1 for glaze - 1 in recipe); 4 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, about, I use bread flour; 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound sweet Italian sausage, bulk or possibly casing removed
3/4 c. minced red pepper
1 1/4 c. hot water, 105-115 degrees F.
2 Packages active dry yeast
2 tbsp. sugar
3/4 - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, in store
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 Large eggs, room temp. (1 for glaze - 1 in recipe)
4 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, about, I use bread flour
1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

1
Brown sausage and red pepper till done, stirring to break up meat.
2
Drain - cold.
3
I drain 3 times on paper toweling.
4
Measure hot water into large hot bowl.
5
Stir in 1 Tbsp.
6
sugar and yeast till dissolved.
7
Add in remaining sugar, salt, seasoning, butter 1 egg and 2 c. flour.
8
Beat with hand mixer till smooth.
9
Stir in sufficient more flour to make soft dough.
10
Knead 8 to 10 min on floured counter.
11
Place in greased bowl, top side down, turn.
12
Cover; let rise till doubled, about 1 hour.
13
Punch dough down; divide into 6 pcs.
14
Roll each into 14x4 inch strip.
15
Stir cheese into sausage; spoon down center of each strip.
16
Healthy pinch long edges together to create 14 inch ropes; seal ends.
17
Braid 3 ropes together; to make loaf.
18
Seal ends and tuck under.
19
Repeat with remaining ropes - do not stretch.
20
Place on greased baking sheet; cover with clean woven dish towel.
21
Let rise till double, about 45 min.
22
Beat remaining egg and 1 tsp.
23
cold water; brush on loaves.
24
Bake at 400 degrees F. in preheated oven, about 25 min.
25
Loaf should sound hollow when tapped on - if not put back in oven for 3-5 min and try again.
26
Serve hot.
27
Chill leftovers; reheat to serve.
28
Makes two loaves.
29
Delicious with vegetable salad, makes a meal.

1311

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, bulk or possibly casing removed, 3/4 c. minced red pepper, 1 1/4 c. hot water, 105-115 degrees F., 2 Packages active dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Sausage And Pepper Braid Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!