Pizza Stuffed Bread - Whole - Sliced
Any combination of the following:
pepperoni slices (about 1 cup)
sliced mushrooms, sauteed and salted
sausage, cooked and crumbled
ground beef, cooked and crumbled
sauteed onions, peppers
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded cheese - combo mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, asiago
1 pound bread dough
egg wash - 1 egg yolk, beaten with a little water (1 tsp)
On greased baking sheet spread bread dough into rectangle, about 15x10 inches.
Layer choice of ingredients down middle of dough, top with sauce and cheese. Leave about 3 inches on sides and 1 inch on ends.
Cut sides into 1 inch strips. Alternately bring strips up over filling, overlapping to form a "braid". Pinch dough closed on ends if needed.
Brush dough with egg wash.
Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
8 servings