Sausage Bread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425u00b0.

2. 2

   In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil; add sausage, onions, bell peppers and garlic and cook, breaking up large pieces of sausage with a wooden spoon, until sausage is crumbly and no longer pink and vegetables are soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.

3. 3

   If desired, stir in fennel; stir in salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Set aside and let cool.

5. 5

   On work surface, press pizza dough into a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.

6. 6

   Spread sausage mixture over entire surface of dough, pressing mixture into dough.

7. 7

   Starting from side end, roll dough jellyroll fashion to enclose filling; pinch each narrow end to seal and tuck ends underneath loaf. Transfer loaf, seam side down, to 9 x 5 x 3-inch nonstick loaf pan and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Using pastry brush, brush remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil over bread and bake 5 minutes longer.

9. 9

   Remove pan from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. To serve, cut into 10 equal slices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.