Ham and Swiss Braid

SUBMITTED BY: Rose Randall

"This is a family favorite I've made many times through the years. I'm in the process of making a cookbook for my children and relatives, and this recipe will definitely be in it."

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PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	30 Min
READY IN	55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 (.25 ounce) packages quick-rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
1 egg, lightly beaten

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water, mustard and butter to 120*-130*. Add to flour mixture. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be stiff). Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Roll dough into a 14-in. x 12-in. rectangle on a greased baking sheet. Arrange half of the ham over dough. Top with cheese, pickles and remaining ham. On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
Brush with egg. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.