Reuben Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/4 c. flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
RapidRise yeast
1 c. hot water (125~ to 130~)
1 Tbsp. margarine, softened
1/4 c. Thousand Island dressing
6 oz. thinly sliced corned beef
1/4 lb. sliced Swiss cheese
1 (8 oz.) can sauerkraut, well drained
1 egg white, beaten
caraway seed (optional)

Preparation

Set aside 1 cup flour in large bowl.
Mix remaining flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
Stir in water and margarine.
Mix in enough flour to make soft dough.
On floured surface, knead 4 minutes.
On greased sheet, roll dough to a 14 x 10-inch rectangle.
Spread dressing down center third of dough length. Top with layers of beef, cheese and sauerkraut.
Cut 1-inch wide strips along sides of filling out to dough edges.
Alternating sides, fold strips at an angle across filling.
Cover dough; place over long, shallow pan 1/2 filled with boiling water for 15 minutes.
Brush with egg white; sprinkle with caraway seed.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cool slightly.
Serve warm.