Cheddar-Chili Braid - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. (16-oz.) white yeast-bread mix
8 oz. (2 c.) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped, well-drained canned green chiles
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Prepare dough according to package directions, omitting oil and stirring Cheddar cheese and chiles into the flour-yeast mixture.
After the 5-minute rest period, cut dough in thirds on a floured surface.
Roll each third in a 14-inch rope.
Place ropes side by side on a greased baking sheet.
Starting at middle, braid to one end; flip dough over and braid to other end.
Pinch ends firmly to seal.
Cover; let rise in warm draft-free place 15 minutes.
Brush lightly with egg; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake in center of preheated 375\u00b0 oven 30 minutes until golden brown.
Remove to rack to cool.
Makes 16 servings.