Sausage 'N Pepper Braid Recipe

Name: Sausage 'N Pepper Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casing removed; 3/4 c. chopped red pepper; 1 1/4 c. warm water; 2 pkg. Fleischmann's active dry yeast; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1/4 c. margarine, softened; 2 eggs (at room temperature); 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (about); 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
3/4 c. chopped red pepper
1 1/4 c. warm water
2 pkg. Fleischmann's active dry yeast
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 c. margarine, softened
2 eggs (at room temperature)
4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (about)
1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

1
Brown sausage and cook pepper until done, stirring to break up meat; drain.
2
Cool.
3
Measure warm water into large warm bowl. Stir in yeast until dissolved.
4
Add sugar, salt, seasoning, margarine, 1 egg and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
5
Stir in enough flour to make soft dough.
6
Knead 8 to 10 minutes.
7
Place in greased bowl; turn to grease top.
8
Cover; let rise until double, about 1 hour.
9
Punch dough down; divide into 6 pieces.
10
Roll each into 14 x 4-inch strips.
11
Stir cheese into sausage; spoon down center of each strip.
12
Pinch long edges together to form 14-inch ropes; seal.
13
Braid 3 ropes together; seal.
14
Repeat.
15
Place on greased baking sheet, cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
16
Beat remaining egg and brush on loaves.
17
Bake at 400u00b0 about 25 minutes.
18
Serve warm.
19
Refrigerate leftovers.

1265

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casing removed, 3/4 c. chopped red pepper, 1 1/4 c. warm water, 2 pkg. Fleischmann's active dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Sausage 'N Pepper Braid 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.

Sausage 'N Pepper Braid

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