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Ingredients
- 2 loaves (1 lb. each) frozen bread dough
- 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage
- 1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, and squeezed dry
- 4 cup (1 lb.) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 T. butter or margarine cubed
- 1 egg
Preparation
Step 1
- Thaw bread dough on a greased baking sheet according to package; let rise and double
- Cook sausage until no longer pink; drain and place in a bowl.
- Add spinach, cheeses, oregano, and garlic powder; set aside
- Roll each loaf into a 14 in. x 12 in. rectangle
- Spread sausage mixture lengthwise down center of each rectangle
- Gently press filling down; Dot with butter
- Bring edges of dough to the center over filling; pinch and seal
- Return to baking sheet, placing seam side down; tuck ends under and form into a crescent shape
- Brush with egg
- Bake at 350 – 20-25 minutes
- Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting
- Cool remaining loaf on a wire rack
- Wrap in foil and freeze for up to 3 months