Cheese Bread Braid

This is a super simple and very tasty cheesy braid. Serve with a pasta dinner or alone as a yummy appetizer. Tastes great alone or dipped in pizza sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 339 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• garlic salt to taste
• 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe 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.