Green Chile Cheddar Stuffed French Bread Recipes

GREEN CHILE & CHEDDAR STUFFED FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup flour, undissolved yeast, and salt.
• Gradually add water and olive oil to flour mixture.
• Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixture, scraping bowl occasionally.
• Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
• Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
• Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
• Roll dough out to 14 x 10-inch rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with Chile and Cheddar Filling (see below) to within 1/2 inch of edges; pat down lightly.
• Beginning at long end, roll up tightly as for jelly roll. Pinch seam and ends to seal.
• Taper ends by gently rolling back and forth to make 16-inch long roll.
• Place, seam side-down, on greased baking sheet.
• Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• Brush loaf with Egg Glaze.
• With sharp knife, cut three 4-inch diagonal slits at the center of loaf, deep enough to expose filling. Bake at 400F for 18-20 minutes or until crust is golden. Cool 5 minutes before removing from sheet.
• Serve warm.
• Chile and Cheddar Filling:.
• In a bowl, combine cheese, chiles, olives and green onions. Stir until well blended.
• Egg Glaze:.
• In a small bowl, combine egg white and water. Stir to blend.