Ham And Swiss And Broccoli Braid Recipes

HAM BROCCOLI BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large bowl, combine ham, broccoli, onion, parsley, mustard and cheese. Stir well.
• Unroll crescent roll dough, and arrange flat on a medium baking sheet of dough. Using a knife or scissors, cut 1 inch wide strips in towards the center, starting on the long sides. There should be a solid strip about 3 inches wide down the center, with the cut strips forming a fringe down each side. Spread the filling along the center strip. Fold the side strips over filling, alternating strips from each side. Pinch or twist to seal.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until deep golden brown.

BROCCOLI HAM RING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, toss together ham, chopped broccoli, onion, parsley, and Swiss cheese. Stir in lemon juice and Dijon-style mustard.
• On a 13-inch stone or baking sheet, arrange crescent triangles in a circle with bases overlapping in center and points to the outside. There should be a 3-inch diameter circle in center. Spoon the filling evenly over the crescent rolls. Fold points of triangle over filling and tuck under base at center. Filling will not be completely covered.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Serve warm.

HAM SWISS & BROCCOLI BRAID

Steps:

• Combine rolls and roll into a 12 x 18-inch rectangle. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rest. In a large bowl combine ham, broccoli, cheese, mushrooms, mayonnaise, mustard, pepper and basil. Mix well. Remove wrap. Spoon mixture lengthwise in a 4-inch wide strip down center of dough. Make cuts 1 1/2-inches apart on long sides of dough to within 1/2-inch of filling. Alternately cross strips over filling, twisting each strip once. Press short ends together to seal and tuck under. Support braid with both hands and place on a large, sprayed baking sheet. Brush dough with egg white and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.

HAM & SWISS CRESCENT BRAID

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl combine ham, broccoli, cheese, mushrooms, mayonnaise, and mustard, mix well.
• Unroll both cans of dough into 2 large rectangles. Place dough with long sides together on sprayed cookie sheet, forming 15x12 inch rectangle. Press edges and perferations together and seal.
• Spoon and spread ham mixture lengthwise in 6-inch wide strip down center of dough. With scissors or sharp knife, make cuts 1 1/2 inches apart on long sides of dough to within 1/2 inch of filling. Twisting each strip once, alternately cross strips over filling. Tuck short ends under, press to seal. Brush dough with beaten egg white.
• Bake 375 degrees for 28-33 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into slices.

HAM AND SWISS BRAID

Steps:

• In a 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 14x12-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° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

BROCCOLI HAM RING

Steps:

• Unroll crescent roll dough and place triangles on a 12-in. pizza pan, forming a ring with pointed ends facing outer edge of pan and wide ends overlapping. Lightly press wide ends together. , In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over wide ends of rolls. Fold points over filling and tuck under wide ends (filling will be visible). , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.