Name: Cheese Bread Braid
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

Ingredients

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

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2

Rub bread dough with olive oil on all sides and place between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Roll dough into an 8x12-inch rectangle.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Mix together mozzarella cheese, butter, oregano, and garlic salt in a bowl for the filling. Spread filling down along the middle of the dough.
Step 5

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.
Step 6

Brush braid with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and coarse salt. Transfer braid onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your meal!