Reuben Bread

Submitted by Pa. Hiker

"This is great for a covered dish where you want to bring something really unique. A regular Reuben baked right into a loaf of bread."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 7

ingredients

• 768.91 ml flour
• 11.09 ml active dry yeast (1 pkg)
• 14.79 ml sugar
• 14.79 ml butter, softened
• 4.92 ml salt
• 236.59 ml warm water (120-130F)
• 59.14 ml thousand island dressing
• 170.09 g thinly sliced corned beef
• 113.39 g sliced swiss cheese
• 226.79 g drained sauerkraut
• 1 beaten egg white

directions

1. In a mixing bowl combine 2-1/4 cups flour, yeast, sugar, butter, and salt.
2. Stir in warm water until a soft dough is reach, adding only enough of the remaining flour as necessary.
3. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, kneading until smooth.
4. Lightly grease a baking sheet and roll out the dough into a 14 x 10 in rectangle.
5. Spread the dressing on the center third of the dough.
6. Layer beef, cheese, and sauerkraut.
7. Slide the edges of the dough every 1 in on both sides of the filling.
8. Alternating sides fold the strips across the filling at an angle.
9. Cover and let rest in a warm place for 15 minutes while warming the over to 400°F.
10. Brush the top with the egg whites, then bake for 25 minutes, until lightly browned.