Italian Cheese Bread Ring Food

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• In a warm oven, let dough rise until double.
• Combine cheeses and pepper and set mixture aside.
• Roll dough into a 10 x 16 inch square.
• Spread melted butter over entire surface of the dough square.
• Sprinkle the cheese/pepper mixture over prepared dough and roll up beginning at the 16 inch side.
• Fold ends under and place on greased cookie sheet with seam side down.
• With a sharp knife cut about 3-4 slants diagonally across the top.
• Plcae in a warm oven and let rise until double again.
• Heat oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
• Slice and enjoy!
• Many people enjoy dipping this bread in red sauce.

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD RING

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, sugar, salt and yeast, stir until blended.
• In a small pan heat milk, water and butter until very warm, about 120°F.
• Add warm liquid and eggs to flour mixture.
• Stir until moistened and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
• By hand stir in remaining flour (2 to 2 3/4 cups) to form a stiff batter.
• Generously grease a 12 cup bunt pan (or 10 inch tube pan) and sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds.
• In a bowl combine all filling ingredients and mix well.
• Spoon half the batter evenly into greased pan, spoon filling mixture evenly over batter staying 1/2 inch away from sides of pan.
• Spoon remaining batter evenly into pan over filling.
• Cover loosely with plastic wrap and set in warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• Do not punch or stir down dough.
• Remove plastic and bake in a 350°F oven for 30 or 40 minutes until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
• Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.
• Prep time does not include rising time.

BAKED HAM & CHEESE RING RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• Unroll cans of dough, separate into triangles.
• On a large cookie sheet, place a bowl in the center (about 5 inches [12cm] in diameter). Arrange the triangles in a ring around the bowl, dough should overlap.
• Layer cheese, pepperoncinis, basil, salami, ham, prosciutto, and provolone on each triangle closest to the ring.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring the top of the triangle over the filling, and tuck the edges under the bottom layer of dough. Repeat around the ring until the entire filling is enclosed.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
• Serve with olive oil and balsamic.
• Cool 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into serving slices.
• Enjoy!

ITALIAN CHEESE LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut top half off loaf of bread. Carefully hollow out both halves of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). , Combine remaining ingredients. Spoon into bottom half of bread, mounding as necessary; replace top. Wrap in foil. Bake until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Slice and serve warm.

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
• Select White Bread or Basic cycle. Start.

ITALIAN HERB AND CHEESE BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. square. In a small bowl, mix butter, Italian seasoning and garlic; spread over dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over butter mixture. Fold dough in thirds over filling; pinch seams to seal., Cut crosswise into twenty-four 1/2-in.-wide strips. Twist each strip 2 or 3 times. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 20-22 minutes. If desired, serve with marinara sauce.