Swiss Cordon Bleu Bread

The dough is my favorite french bread recipe that is very similar to the Anneliese which you can find here. I use this recipe to make my pizza dough, or this stuffed bread . The filling can be very versatile, you can add what you like. This recipe makes two breads.

Filling is enough for two:

• 1 lb / 500 gm of you favorite ham, shaved and then chopped.
• 4 cups of low fat Swiss Cheese.
• Thousand Island Dressing, enough to moisten to your liking.

1. Make your dough, and after it rises divide into two.
2. Roll each piece onto a 10x 15 inch greased cookie sheet.
3. Place filling down the center, leaving the sides free of filling.
4. Cut 1 inch strip from the filling to the outside of the pan.
5. Fold strips over the filling to make it look like a braid.
6. Brush the top with one beaten egg. Sprinkle with Sesame Seeds if you wish.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 or 25 minutes, depending on your oven.

Delicious along side a bowl of soup or salad.



or try this filling:

1. starting with rolling out your dough on the cookie sheet.
2. down the center spread with a little Dijon mustard.
3. lay on dry salami
4. red peppers
5. thinly sliced onion
6. mushrooms and olives
7. 2 cups of old cheddar cheese.
   

Be creative with your fillings, how about

1. roasted veggies mixed with cream cheese
2. left over chicken and broccoli with red onions and ranch dressing
3. corned beef and sauerkraut.
4. your favorite pizza fillings to make a stuffed pizza.
5. roast beef with bbq sauce, caramelized onions, mushrooms,olives and cheddar cheese.
   
6. the possibilities are endless.

Most of all Enjoy and share it with people that you love.