Sausage & Pepper Bread Recipe

Name: Sausage & Pepper Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 3/4 cup chopped red pepper; 1 1/4 cups warm water; 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 eggs, room temerature; 4 1/2 cups flour; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb sweet Italian sausage
3/4 cup chopped red pepper
1 1/4 cups warm water
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, room temerature
4 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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["Cook sausage and pepper until sausage is brown breaking up the meat as you go along.", "Drain and set aside to cool.", "Pour warm water into large bowl, stir in yeast until dissolved.", "Proof 10 minutes.", "Add sugar, salt, seasoning, butter, 1 egg and 2 cups flour.", "Beat until smooth then gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough.", "Knead for about 10 minutes.", "Place in a greased bowl, turn to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled about 1 hour.", "Punch down dough and divide into 6 pieces.", "Roll each piece into a 14"" x 4"" strip.", "Stir cheese into sausage mixture then spoon down the center of each strip.", "Seal long edges of strips together to form a 14"" rope.", "Braid 3 ropes together and seal.", "Place loaves on greased baking sheet, cover and let rise until doubled about 45 minutes.", "Beat remaining egg and brush on loaves.", "Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees.", "Serve warm."]

826

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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, 3/4 cup chopped red pepper, 1 1/4 cups warm water, 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sausage & Pepper Bread

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