Italian Sausage Appetizer Bread Recipes

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BREAD

Steps:

• Line a cookie sheet with non-stick foil, set aside.
• Melt butter in a large skillet, add onions, salt, pepper and parsley. Cook onions until they are translucent, then add the garlic. Cook the onions until they are carmelized.
• Remove the onions to a bowl, leaving the extra butter in the pan.
• Put the sausage into pan and chop it into bite sized chunks. Cook the sausage until it is browned.
• Add the onions back to the pan with the sausage and cover with a lid. Simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. DO NOT let it burn.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350.
• Flour a surface and roll out one dough ball with a rolling pin until it is the size of a large pizza. Try not to let it get any thin spots or holes.
• When the sausage mixture is finished, use a slotted spoon to scoop half of it onto the dough and spread it evenly over the surface. You will save the other half for the second dough. Cover with a layer of half the shredded mozzarella.
• Roll the dough up like a cinnamon roll, but tuck in the ends like a burrito before you get to the end of the roll.
• Lay it with the flap down on the cookie sheet and brush with the egg white.
• Bake in the oven until golden brown, approximately 25-30 minutes. After baking, let the bread rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Repeat process for second loaf.
• Slice and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BREAD

Steps:

• Prepare roll mix and knead dough according to package directions. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, In a large bowl, whisk eggs. In a large skillet, heat butter until hot. Add eggs; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set. In a large bowl, combine the scrambled eggs, sausage, pepperoni and cheeses. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; roll into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal. Place, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. , Beat egg yolk and water; brush over bread. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BREAD

Steps:

• Bread:.
• Put flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl, mix.
• Add shortening.
• Pour hot water over mix and start combining.
• Add dissolved yeast, and continue mixing.
• Add more hot water until a soft dough is formed.
• Sprinkle with more flour when the dough gets sticky.
• Continue to knead to form a grainy soft dough.
• Remove dough from bowl.
• Add olive oil to bowl and roll dough around until coated with oil.
• Place dough in a warm place to rise and cover with a clean dishcloth.
• Allow to rise until doubled.
• Filling:.
• Cook sausage in a fry pan until almost cooked through then add beef.
• When almost browned add green onions.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Let cool.
• When dough has doubled in size take 1/2 of the dough and roll to a 1-inch thick and 10-inch round circle.
• Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of the shortening on top of the dough.
• Press 1/2 of the cheese chunks into the dough.
• Spread 1/2 the meat mixture on the dough.
• Next sprinkle 1/2 of the grated cheese on top of the meat.
• Roll the dough jelly roll style and place on a well greased cookie sheet with the end on the underside of the roll.
• Tuck ends under.
• Repeat the process for the second loaf.
• Let rise 20 to 30 minutes.
• Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the top of each roll with the egg.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes until browned.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE APPETIZER BREAD

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown sausage until no longer pink; drain.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll bread dough to a 16-inch x 12-inch rectangle. Transfer dough to a greased baking sheet. Combine cream cheese and garlic, spread lengthwise over center third of dough. Top with the sausage, peppers, olives and cheese. Fold dough over filling, pinching seam to seal. Make slits across top of dough every 2 inches. Brush lightly with water and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE APPETIZER BREAD

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown sausage until no longer pink; drain.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll bread dough to a 16-inch x 12-inch rectangle. Transfer dough to a greased baking sheet. Combine cream cheese and garlic, spread lengthwise over center third of dough. Top with the sausage, peppers, olives and cheese. Fold dough over filling, pinching seam to seal. Make slits across top of dough every 2 inches. Brush lightly with water and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.