Ingredients
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 teaspoon garlic salt1 cup water1 tablespoon butter6 thin slices deli ham6 thin slices cheddar or Swiss cheese6 thin slices summer sausage or salami2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 cup julienned green pepper1 large egg white, lightly beaten1/2 to 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and garlic salt. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 14x10-in. rectangle. place on a greased baking sheet.
Place ham down center of rectangle; top with cheese and sausage. Spread mustard over meat; sprinkle with green pepper.
On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, folding alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
