Ingredients
6 servings
- •1 teaspoon olive oil
- •1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
- •1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- •2 tablespoons butter, softened
- •1 teaspoon oregano
- •garlic salt to taste
- •1 large egg, beaten
- •1 teaspoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- •coarse salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rub bread dough with olive oil on all sides and place between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Roll dough into an 8x12-inch rectangle.
- Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, make 7 cuts on a slight angle down towards the middle of the dough. Repeat on the other side, leaving about 4 inches in the middle for the filling.
- Mix together mozzarella cheese, butter, oregano, and garlic salt in a bowl for the filling. Spread filling down along the middle of the dough.
- Starting at the bottom, take the right strip and gently pull up towards the middle; then take the left and pinch together with the folded right strip. Repeat with all the dough strips.
- Brush braid with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and coarse salt. Transfer braid onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Facts
Per 6 servings
- Calories: 339
- Carbohydrate: 37g
- Fat: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g