Sausage And Pepper Braid - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
3/4 c. chopped red pepper
1 1/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
2 pkg. active dry yeast
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 c. softened margarine
2 eggs, room temperature
4 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Brown sausage and cook pepper until done, stirring to break up meat.
Drain and cool.
Measure warm water into a large warm bowl. Stir in yeast until dissolved.
Add sugar, salt, seasoning, margarine, 1 egg and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
Stir in enough more flour to make a soft dough.
Knead 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn to grease top.