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sausage bread

Sausage Bread

Indulge in the deliciousness of sausage bread, a savory treat perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and always impressive.

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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 346 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Instant yeast
  • 2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1⅓ cups Warm water
  • 3½ cups Bread flour
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 lb Ground sausage
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red pepper
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • Egg wash (1 egg+1tbsp water)

Instructions
 

  • In a large stand mixer, combine sugar, instant yeast, sea salt, and water.
  • Allow the mixture to rest for a few minutes while the yeast is activated and foamy.
  • Add the bread flour and olive oil to the mixer.
  • Using the dough hook, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove the mixing bowl from the mixer and cover with a tea towel.
  • Allow the dough to rise for 1 hour.
  • In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until crumbly, no longer pink and fully cooked.
  • Mix the crushed red pepper flakes into the cooked sausage.
  • Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Preheat the oven to 375℉.
  • Punch down the dough and place on a clean, lightly floured work surface.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 11x24 rectangle.
  • Lightly brush egg wash over the entire dough rectangle but do not discard it! The rest of the egg wash will be used on the outside of the sausage bread.
  • Sprinkle the entire rectangle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Spread the cooked sausage onto the entire rectangle.
  • Starting at the end closest to you, gently roll the dough, like a jelly roll, into a 24-inch-long log.
  • At the end of the log, pinch the dough to remove the creases.
  • Gently fold the log into a ring shape, tucking the ends into each other.
  • Gently lift the ring onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the entire outside of the sausage bread with egg wash.
  • Shred the parmesan cheese onto the top of the loaf.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove the sausage bread from the oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 346kcal
Keyword savory
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