Easy Cheese Bread Braid Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• garlic salt to taste
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• coarse salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Lightly coat bread dough with olive oil on all sides. Place between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into an 8x12-inch rectangle.
3. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make seven angled cuts down towards the dough's center on each side, leaving about 4 inches in the middle for the cheese filling.
4. In a bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, butter, oregano, and garlic salt. This mixture creates the flavorful filling for the braided bread.
5. Start at the bottom, taking the right strip and gently pulling it up and over towards the middle. Repeat with the left strip, pinching it together with the right. Continue until all strips are braided.
6. Brush the braid with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and coarse salt for added flavor and texture. Carefully transfer the braid to the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving this warm and cheesy bread.

Nutrition

• Calories: 339 kcal
• Fat Content: 13 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 643 mg
• Protein Content: 16 g
• Cholesterol Content: 60 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 37 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g