Sausage Cheese Braid - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (1/4 oz.) pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/4 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 eggs, divided
1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
4 to 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 lb. bulk, hot pork sausage
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, 1 egg, butter and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.