Sausage and Cheese Bread

Prepare the Bread Dough In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

2.Add the warm water, milk, and melted butter to the bowl. Mix until a soft dough forms.

3.Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Sausage Filling While the dough is rising, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onion is softened and the flavors are well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preheat the Oven Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Assemble the Bread Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions. Roll out each portion into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread half of the sausage filling evenly over each rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sausage filling.

7.Starting with a long side, tightly roll up each rectangle, jelly-roll style. Pinch the seams to seal. Place the rolls seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.

Bake and Serve Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.