SPINACH BREAD 
2 loaves frozen white bread dough
1 lb. frozen chopped spinach
1 lb. Italian sausage
1 lb. Mozzarella, shredded coarsely
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
Garlic powder & oregano to taste

1. Let frozen bread dough rise according to directions.

2. Cook spinach. Drain and squeeze out excess water. let cool.

3. Remove sausage from casing and crumble it. Cook and drain off grease. Let cool.

4. Combine cooled spinach, sausage, cheeses, and seasonings.

5. Roll each loaf of bread dough into a rectangle about 9 x 12 inches. Do not stretch too thin.

6. Spread 1/2 of spinach mixture lengthwise down the center 1/3 of each rectangle.

7. Dot filling with butter. Fold over one side of dough, then fold over other side to overlap. Pinch to seal tightly; seam should be on top. Fold ends under and seal tightly to keep filling from running out.

8. Place each loaf on a cookie sheet and shape into a slight crescent shape. Brush with egg white. Bake at 375 degrees about 25 minutes. Loaves should sound hollow when tapped. Let loaves stand 5 to 10 minutes to firm up cheese. Slice with serrated knife. Loaves freeze well after baking. Reheat in oven.

 

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