Green Chile & Cheddar Stuffed French Bread

Ingredients

Dough

• 2-2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope fleischmann's fast rising yeast
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup very warm water (120-130F)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Chile and Cheddar Filling

• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies, well drained
• 1/4 cup drained chopped ripe olives
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Egg Glaze

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup flour, undissolved yeast, and salt.

2. 2

   Gradually add water and olive oil to flour mixture.

3. 3

   Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixture, scraping bowl occasionally.

4. 4

   Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.

5. 5

   Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.

6. 6

   Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Roll dough out to 14 x 10-inch rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with Chile and Cheddar Filling (see below) to within 1/2 inch of edges; pat down lightly.

8. 8

   Beginning at long end, roll up tightly as for jelly roll. Pinch seam and ends to seal.

9. 9

   Taper ends by gently rolling back and forth to make 16-inch long roll.

10. 10

    Place, seam side-down, on greased baking sheet.

11. 11

    Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

12. 12

    Brush loaf with Egg Glaze.

13. 13

    With sharp knife, cut three 4-inch diagonal slits at the center of loaf, deep enough to expose filling. Bake at 400F for 18-20 minutes or until crust is golden. Cool 5 minutes before removing from sheet.

14. 14

    Serve warm.

15. 15

    Chile and Cheddar Filling:.

16. 16

    In a bowl, combine cheese, chiles, olives and green onions. Stir until well blended.

17. 17

    Egg Glaze:.

18. 18

    In a small bowl, combine egg white and water. Stir to blend.