Ham And Swiss Braid

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound thinly sliced deli ham
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

1. In a bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water, mustard and butter to 120u0b0-130u0b0. 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.
2. Roll dough into a 14x12-in. rectangle on a greased
3. . Arrange half of the ham over dough. Top with cheese, pickles and remaining ham.
4. 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.
5. Brush with egg. Bake at 375u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

allpurpose, sugar, yeast, salt, water, dijon mustard, butter, deli ham, swiss cheese, dill pickles, egg

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ham-and-swiss-braid/ (may not work)