Ham and Swiss Braid Recipe
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Ham and Swiss Braid

By: Rose Randall 
"This is a family favorite I've made many times through the years. I'm in the process of making a cookbook for my children and relatives, and this recipe will definitely be in it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages quick-rise yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 pound thinly sliced deli ham
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water, mustard and butter to 120*-130*. Add to flour mixture. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be stiff). Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Roll dough into a 14-in. x 12-in. rectangle on a greased baking sheet. Arrange half of the ham over dough. Top with cheese, pickles and remaining ham. On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
  3. Brush with egg. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2009 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent! My husband went crazy for this. I had some refrigerated crescent roll dough that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2011 by ONIOND   view full review
This is so yummy! I made one change; the store was out of ham so I tried this with roast beef...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by grandma-diane   view full review
I made this as directed but also added honey mustard brushed on the inside of the dough, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by pomplemousse   view full review
I, too, didn't make the dough for this since I had a roll of crescent rolls needing to be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2010 by Tarah   view full review
YUMMY!! I made this tonight and it was super easy!!! The only changes I made were...instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2010 by cookin_up_a_ruckus   view full review
We loved this! I had a jar of yeast and used 4 1/2 teaspoons. I didn't use 4 cups of flour,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2010 by Mrs. B   view full review
My whole family loves this. I added a new twist, I filled it with roast beef, grilled onions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2010 by MOLLYSMAMA   view full review
I've had this taped to a recipe card for years and it always turns out wonderful. I add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by MRSSTEFANSKI   view full review
The taste was ok, my dough was stiff and chewy. Will try again using less flour and roast...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by Vanessa Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a huge hit at a party I catered. I used Pilsbury Crescent Dough instead of the dough...

 

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