Irish Braided Bread

 Ingredients

  • 2 cans Pillsbury Recipe Creations seamless dough sheet 
  • 6 ounces sliced corned beef
  • 1 cup chopped cooked spinach
  • 2 large red potatoes, boiled, cooled, and sliced
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
  • caraway seeds, for sprinkling (optional)

Directions
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or spray with cooking spray.
  • Unroll dough sheets onto the prepared baking sheet. Place sheets side-by-side lengthwise and press into one large rectangle, pinching the seam together with fingers.
  • Place corned beef in the center of dough in an 8-inch wide strip. Top with spinach, then potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Using a knife or kitchen scissors, cut 1-inch wide strips on long sides of dough (cut the same number of strips on each side) to within a 1/2-inch of the filling. Fold in short sides, then alternately cross strips over the filling to make a “braid” effect.
  • Brush braid with egg wash, then sprinkle with caraway seeds, if desired. Bake 25 minutes or until a deep golden brown; let cool 5 minutes before slicing.

Prep Time:  15 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Total Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories Per Serving: 482 calories

Substitutions:
You can basically make this a home-made calzone recipe and use the following alternative ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausage, 1-2 chopped green peppers, 2 medium chopped onions, 1 cup chopped fresh leaf spinach, 1/2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese