Italian Spinach Braid

• 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen whole wheat bread dough, thawed
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg white, beaten
• Pizza sauce, optional

1. Roll dough into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add the spinach, cheeses, garlic, fennel seed, oregano and salt.
3. Spread beef mixture lengthwise down the center of dough. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips 3 in. into center.
4. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Brush with egg white. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with pizza sauce if desired.

whole wheat bread dough, ground beef, spinach, mozzarella cheese, romano cheese, garlic, fennel seed, oregano, salt, egg, sauce

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-spinach-braid/ (may not work)