Ham And Swiss Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages fast rising yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup very warm water (120-130^ F)
1/4 cup prepared mustard
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups chopped cooked ham (about 1 pound)
1 cup grated swiss cheese (4oz)
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, well drained
3/4 cup diced dill pickle
1 egg, slightly beaten

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine 1+1/2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt.
Stir warm water, mustard and butter into dry ingredients.
Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes.
Cover, let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.
On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 15 x 10 inch rectangle.
Transfer to greased baking sheet.
Sprinkle ham, cheese, pimientos, and pickles lengthwise over the center third of dough.
with a sharp knife, make cuts from filling to dough edges at 1 inch intervals along sides of filling.
Alternating sides, fold strips at an angle across filling.
Cover loaf; let rise in warm, draft-free place until almost double in size, about 20 to 40 minutes.
Brush loaf with egg.
Bake at 375^ F for 35 minutes or until done.
Remove from sheet to wire rack.
Serve warm.
Refrigerate leftovers: reheat to serve.