Sue Freeman posted 5-5-98
Source: Pillsbury
Braided Italian Flag Bread
1 can pillsbury all ready pizza crust
3 T finely chopped roasted red bell pepper well drained
2 T purchased pesto.. well drained
2 T cream cheese with chives and onions
1 egg
1 tsp water
1 tsp sesame seed
Move oven rack to highest position and heat oven to 375.
Unroll dough on ungreased cookie sheet and press out to a 12x10 inch
rectangle. (use a rolling pin it makes it a lot
easier. lots easier) Cut dough into 3 strips... lenghtwise.
Spread roasted peppers to within 1/2 inch edges of one strip
Spread pesto to within 1/2 inch edges of second strip
Spread cream cheese to within 1/2 edge of third strip
In small bowl, combine egg and water, beat well. Brush long right edge
of each strip lightly with egg mixture.
Starting with long left edge, carefully roll each strip into long rope.
PInch edges together so they seal turning so seal side
is down. From center, loosely braid ropes to each end, pinch ends to seal together. Brush with egg mixture and
sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake at 375 on highest rack in oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove bread from cookie sheet
and cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm...store in fridge.
TIP:....to easily drain pesto... heat over low heat or in micro just
til warm... drain on paper towel.