How to make an Italian appetizer bread

Italian appetizer bread stuffed with salami, cheese and olives makes a perfect warm appetizer for a crowd.

SERVING:

Servings: 16

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted;
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 6 (1-ounce) slices provolone cheese, cut into strips
• 1 (1-pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• ¹/₄ pound thinly sliced deli  salami (Genoa or other type)
• 2 green onions, sliced
• ¹/₄ cup sliced stuffed green olives
• 1 egg, beaten
• Poppy seed, if desired
• 1 teaspoon water

METHOD:

1. Stir together butter and garlic in bowl. Roll out bread dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch square.
2. Place on lightly greased baking sheet; brush with butter mixture.
3. Layer salami, cheese, olives and onions in 3-inch strip down center of dough to within 1/2-inch of top and bottom, leaving 4 1/2 inches of dough on each side of filling.
4. Cut twelve 3-inch long strips, 1-inch apart, along both sides of filling.
5. Fold strips across filling at an angle, alternating sides to give a braided effect. Pinch dough at bottom and top to seal.
6. Cover; let rise in warm place 30-45 minutes or until almost double in size.
7. Combine egg and water in bowl; brush over braid. Sprinkle with poppy seed, if desired.
8. Heat oven to 350°F. 
9. Bake 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet; cool 10 minutes. Cut into slices.

From the courtesy of: https://www.landolakes.com/recipe/18728/italian-appetizer-bread/

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