Reuben Loaf

Ingredients

475 gr all purpose flour
1 package dry yeast
14 gr sugar
14 gr butter
3 gr salt
240 ml warm water
60 gr thousand island salad
170 gr thinly corned beef
60 gr swiss cheese
1 package sauerkraut
1 egg

Instructions

Poppy seeds In a mixing bowl, combine 2.25 cups flour, yeast, sugar, butter and salt. Stir in warm water and mix until a soft dough forms. Add remaining flour if necessary. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, about 4 minutes. On a lightly greased baking sheet, roll dough to a 36 cm x 25 cm rectangle. Spread dressing down the middle of one half of the dough, leaving a 2 cm space along edges. Top with layers of beef, cheese and sauerkraut. Fold the remaining half of dough over the meat mixture. Pinch edges together to seal. Cut small slits in dough to vent Baste with 1 egg white and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 200ÂșC or 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately; refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 6-8 servings. SOURCE: *Armetta Keeney, Carlisle, IA, Country Magazine, Feb./Mar.93 POSTED BY: Jim Bodle 0.021505376344086