Sandwich Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/4 c. flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. RapidRise yeast
1 c. (120~to 130~) water
6 oz. thin sliced corned beef
1/4 lb. sliced cheese
1 beaten egg
caraway seed

Preparation

Set aside 1 cup flour.
Mix remaining flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
Stir in hot water and margarine.
Mix in enough reserved flour to make a soft dough.
On a floured surface, knead 4 minutes.
On a greased baking sheet, roll dough out to 14 inches x 10 inches.
In the center 1/3 length, put beef and cheese in layers.
Cut 1-inch wide strips along sides of filling, out to dough edges.
Fold strips in at an angle across the filling, alternating sides to make a braided effect.
Cover dough.
Place pan over sink full of hot water; let rise 15 minutes.
Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle with caraway seed.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 minutes, or until light brown.
Cool slightly on pan, then serve immediately.
Refrigerate leftovers; reheat to serve.