Ham and Cheese Breakfast Braid

• Meat

  • 6 slices Premium meats such as honey cured ham or smoked turkey

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Poppy seeds

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 piece Puff pastry, frozen

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 6 slices Premium cheese

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

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Ingredients

• 1 piece of frozen puff pastry, defrosted
• 6-8 slices premium meats such as Honey Cured Ham or Smoked Turkey
• 6 slices of premium cheese such as Natural Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
• After the puff pastry has defrosted, lay it out on a piece of parchment paper and roll it into a rectangle about 10 x 14 inches in size.
• Using a pizza cutter, slice the sides into slanted strips.
• Down the middle layer the cheese and then layer the meats.
• Fold the bottom of the puff pastry up, and then wrap the strips.
• Combine the water and egg and beat to create an egg wash.
• At the very top of the puff pastry, add some egg wash to the edge and fold over so that the meats and cheeses are completely covered with puff pastry.
• Brush egg wash all over the puff pastry.
• Combine the melted butter and poppy seeds.
• Brush the butter and poppy seeds all over the puff pastry.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from oven, allow to cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing into 2-inch slices.